Assyrian “winged genie” with elaborate bracelets. Alabaster relief sculpture from Room H of the Nor
Assyrian “winged genie” with elaborate bracelets. Alabaster relief sculpture from Room H of the Northwest Palace at Nimrud (Kalhu), Iraq. Artist unknown; reign of Ashurnasirpal II (ca. 883-859 BCE). Now in the Brooklyn Museum. -- source link
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