Human-Headed Winged Bull (Lamassu) Assyrian, Standing Sculpture, Statue

Description

This limestone beast is the human-headed, winged bull and lion pictured here. The horned cap attests to their divinity, and the belt signifies their power. The sculptor gave these guardian figures five legs so that they appear to be standing firmly when viewed from the front but striding forward when seen from the side. These lamassu protected and supported important doorways in Assyrian palaces. Cast in high quality resin Hand paginated in limestone color.