Image: Assyrian - Relief with Winged Genius - Walters 219
Description: The genius was a benevolent deity, who also had a protective function. His elaborate garments, with intricate depictions of animal hunts and ritual scenes along the edges, are the typical apparel of courtiers in the palace of King Ashurnasirpal II. This relief has a royal inscription of Ashurnasirpal II carved directly over the figure, in which the ruler boasts of his military campaigns.
Title: Relief with Winged Genius
Credit: Walters Art Museum: Home page Info about artwork
Author: Anonymous (Assyrian Empire)Unknown author
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