Lamassu Winged Bull Lapel Pin - Museum Shop Collection

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Product Description

LAMASSU (WINGED BULL)
Khorsabad, Iraq
721-705 B.C.

From the collections of the Oriental Institute, Chicago

This charm/pin is inspired by a giant Assyrian statue of a

human-headed winged bull. The Chicago Bull, in white

stone, was transported to Chicago in 1929 in several

large fragments. It originally belonged to a group which

flanked the door to the throne room of the Assyrian King,

Sargon II, at his palace at Khorsabad. Composite winged

animals were common in Babylonian and Assyrian art,

and were often placed at gateways as protection from

evil spirits.

Materials: Pewter with antique gold finish. Tie Tack post with butterfly clasp closure.

Width: 7/8"

Made in the U.S.A.