Assyrian Winged Spirit Wall Relief

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Assyrian Winged Protective Spirit Wall Relief

Assyrian/Mesopotamian Art

HISTORY: The original of this relief, carved on gypsum, guarded an entrance into the throne room of King Ashurnasirpal II, who reigned from 883 to 859 B.C. at his palace in Nimrud, the Assyrian capital. The tradition of protecting the entrances of buildings using magic was very old in Mesopotamia. Images of protective deities would be buried under doorways or set up at the entrances of palaces and temples. Their supposed magical strength would frighten away malevolent demons. The figure of a man with wings shown here is known as an “Apkallu” spirit. The significance of the deer and branch which the figure carries is unknown. Across the body runs the “standard inscription” of Ashurnasirpal which records the King’s titles and the glories of his military victories and other achievements. The same inscription is repeated on all the Nimrud reliefs that have been found. Like others in our collection, the original of this relief resides in the British Museum, part of the largest collection of Assyrian art outside of Iraq.

Product Information
• Product Number: #M-001S
• Type: Wall Relief
• Material: Bonded Stone
• Finish: Antique Stone
• Size: 18" tall
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds *

^$59.⁹⁵

* Because of large package size in relation to weight, a shipping surcharge applies to this product.