Limestone and bitumen lion mounted on a wheeled base, Susa, c12th century BC. Artist: Unknown

Limestone and bitumen lion mounted on a wheeled base, Susa, c12th century BC. Artist: Unknown

1-194-953 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Limestone and bitumen lion mounted on a wheeled base, Susa, c12th century BC. This object was part of a hoard deposited near the Temple of Inshushniak (the patron saint of Susa). It is now in The Louvre.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer

Medium
  1. Stone

Picture Type
  1. Object

Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Animal Life

Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites

Religion & Belief Mythology

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5079x3436
File Size : 51,128kb


Aliases

  1. MYCT15
  1. 0370000349
  1. 1-194-953
  1. 1194953
  1. 349
  1. MYCT15

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