5 Items Tagged "Guardian"

The guardian of the gates; Lamassu

This is a supportive image for Lamassu from the Louvre in Paris. Lamassu is a protective hybrid that is usually found in pairs. They either guard palaces or…

Lamassu with Marduk in Nimroud

The supporting image for the Lamassu in Metropolitan Musenm in New York. It’s the Portal Guardian of Nimroud an ancient Assyrian city, colleted in British Museum. It also…

Lamassu with lion feet

Supporting Image of Lamassu. The other half of the duo. This figures guard the other side of the door

Lamassu with lion feet

Supporting Image of Lamassu. The other half of the duo. This figures guard the other side of the door

Lamassu- guardian of the temple

It’s a Guardian, Lamassu, and to the right is a narrative of the God, Marduk. The sculpture has texture and patterns that are carved into the stone. You…