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Colossal statue of a lion. Guardian figure from the entrance to the Temple of Ishtar. From Nimrud (ancient Kalhu), northern Iraq. Neo-Assyrian, about 883-859 BCE. The lion is covered with a dedication in cuneiform script, consisting of a prayer by Ashurnasirpal to a version of Ishtar called Sharrat-niphi, followed by a record of some of his achievements. Stone, 2.24 x 2.59 m Inv. AN 118895.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART343480
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
3072px × 2560px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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9th century BCE
Anger
Ashurnasirpal II (883-859 BCE)
Colossal
Cuneiform script
Lion
Neo-Assyrian (883–612 BCE)
Statue
Stonecarving