front view
- bibliography and image source:
Herrmann, Georgina: Ivories from Room SW 37 Fort Shalmaneser.
Ivories from Nimrud IV. London: British School of Archaeology in Iraq, no. 649.
- copyright for image:
British School of Archaeology in Iraq
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• museum number: IM72082
• excavation number: ND9713
• provenience: Nimrud (SW 37)
• dimension(s) (in cm):
height: 5.2, width: 16.8, thickness: 0.7
• material: ivory
• date: Neo Assyrian (ca. 800 BC)
• description:
Pair of winged, human-headed sphinxes lying back to back with forelegs that are raised human arms raised towards stylized trees; wear double crowns over headcloths and collars; striations on reverse side
• status: unknown
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