Lamassu from the citadel of Sargon II

Lamassu (winged human-headed bulls possibly lamassu or shedu) from the citadel of Sargon II, Dur Sharrukin (now Khorsabad, Iraq), Neo-Assyrian, c. 720-705 ., gypseous alabaster, x x m, excavated by . Botta 1843-44 (Musée du Louvre) More free lessons at: Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker