Winged Bulls. From entrance to Palace of King Sargon II at Khorsabad

Creator

Unknown

Files

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Time Period

Ca. 725 BC

Abstract

Total entrance composition

Keywords

Iraq Khorsabad (ancient Dur-Sharrukin), Period: Ancient Near Eastern, Sculpture

Alt Text

Two large stone statues of winged bulls with human heads stand in a museum exhibit, flanked by ancient relief carvings on the walls. The figures are intricately detailed and positioned under an archway.

Geographic Location

Iraq Khorsabad (ancient Dur-Sharrukin)

Rights

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Access Restrictions

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Media Type

Pictures

Identifier

A01-JII0639

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Winged Bulls. From entrance to Palace of King Sargon II at Khorsabad" (2022). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 1107.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/1107