Stela, solar disc on the wrist of the protective spirit
European Museums, The British MuseumSolar disc on the wrist of the protective spirit.
Protective spirit
Assyrian, about 865 - 860 B.C.
This spirit, carrying a deer, guarded one of the doors into the royal throne room.
Supplementary images:
Solar disc on the wrist of the protective spirit
Taken on Friday 14th of August 2015
Device: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: SP800UZ
Tags:
animal
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assyrian
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bracelet
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circle
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cross with circle in the center
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deer
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flower-like
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horns
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leaf
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long beard
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man
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solar disc
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spiral
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sun
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sun rays
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twelve-pointed cross
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winged man
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wings
Genre:
865 - 860 B.C.
Source: London, United Kingdom
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