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Illustration

Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
by
published on 13 September 2015

A close-up image of a rosette-type bracelet. This is part of a large alabaster bas-relief which depicts an eagle-headed and winged protective spirit, Apkallu or Sage. The rosette lies at the ventral surface of the left wrist of the protective spirit. This rosette is very commonly seen in the Assyrian art and is a symbol of good luck and protection. The "standard inscription" of Ashurnasirpal II runs horizontally across the relief. From room G, panel d1, the north-west palace of the Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II, Nimrud (ancient Kalhu; Biblical Calah). From Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq. Neo-Assyrian period, 865-860 BCE. The British Museum, London.

About the Author

Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.

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APA Style

Amin, O. S. M. (2015, September 13). Assyrian Bracelet. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/4073/

Chicago Style

Amin, Osama S. M. "Assyrian Bracelet." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 13, 2015. https://www.ancient.eu/image/4073/.

MLA Style

Amin, Osama S. M. "Assyrian Bracelet." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 13 Sep 2015. Web. 21 Apr 2019.

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