Lamassu (Human-headed winged lion)
Monumental stone lammasu, or guardian figures, from the Northwest Palace of the Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II. 883–859 B.C.; Neo-Assyrian period. These lamassi protected and supported important doorways in Assyrian palaces.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.
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Pete Scherer 05/01/2007 12:42
nice shoot... try to optimize your upload (max. 1000 pixel and 150 kB) otherwise the FC will pack it...LG Pete