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Monumental statue of a god. Basalt, period of the Assyrian King Tiglath Pileser III, from Hadatu (Arslan-Tash), Northern Syria Height 173 cm
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Monumental statue of a god. Basalt, period of the As...

Statue of a hero taming a lion.(Gilgamesch)?,Palace of Sargon II, King of Assur (722-705 BCE) in Khorsabad. These colossal statues of genii protected the entrance to the throne room. H: 445 cm AO 19862
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Statue of a hero taming a lion.(Gilgamesch)?,Palace of Sargon II, King of As...

The storm-god Adad standing on a bull, brandishing a flash of lightning. Reign of Tiglath-Pileser. The god wears the kaunakes,a garment draped over one shoulder. From Arslan-Tash, North Syria. Basalt, H:136 cm AO 13 092
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The storm-god Adad standing on a bull, brandishing a flash of lightning. Re...

Clay tablet with imprint of the seal stamp of King Mursil II (1345-1320 BCE). Late middle Syrian period (mid 13th BCE) from the south archives of the palace at Ugarit (Ras Shamra), Syria - 14.2 x 8.8 cm
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Clay tablet with imprint of the seal stamp of King Mursil II (1345-...

Gudea, king of Lagash, sitting on a throne. For frontal view see 08-02-04/15. Diorite figure, around 2120 BCE 46 x 33 x 22,5 cm AO 3293
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Gudea, king of Lagash, sitting on a throne. For frontal view see 08-...

Praying women, fragment of a stele erected by king Gudea of Lagash, who, according to a tablet, had seven large steles put up in his temple to the god Ningirsu. Around 2150 BCE. Limestone,16,5 x 21 cm AO 10235
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Praying women, fragment of a stele erected by king Gudea of Lagash, wh...

Lyre-player, from one of the steles of king Gudea of Lagash. The lyre has eleven strings. Around 2150 BCE
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Lyre-player, from one of the steles of king Gudea of Lagash. The lyre has...

Kudurru (sacred stone)of Babylonian king Melishishu II (1202-1188). Reverse side. Limestone, 68x30 cm Sb 22
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Kudurru (sacred stone)of Babylonian king Melishishu II (1202-1188). Reverse s...

Basalt statue dedicated to Hadad, god of thunderstorms, by Shamash-nuri and Hadad-isi, king of Guzana and his son. The inscription praises Hadad and threatens persons who damage the statue with the god's wrath. From Tell Fekherye H: 165 cm Inv. 7439
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Basalt statue dedicated to Hadad, god of thunderstorms, by Shamash-nuri and Hada...

Procession of Hittite gods and rulers, with their mythological animals, the lion and the double-headed eagle.
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Procession of Hittite gods and rulers, with their mythological...

Assyrian warriors with maces. Bas-relief on an orthostat showing different branches of the Assyrian army. Period of Tiglat Pileser III (744-727 BCE) from a doorway at Hadatu (Arslan Tash), Northern Syria.
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Assyrian warriors with maces. Bas-relief on an orthostat showing...

Statue of a king or god standing on a throne supported by two lions and a goddess. Late Hittite, from Sinjirli. H: 162 cm
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Statue of a king or god standing on a throne supported by two lions a...