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Lamassu

721 BC - 705 BC
Stone
Khorsabad
495.3 cm x 491.4 cm x 102.5 cm

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Do you think that the lamassu was a good or evil creature? Why?

How do you think this sculpture would have made visitors feel as they entered the throne room of King Sargon II?

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