Assyrian Winged Figure - San Jose, CA
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The replica of this ancient relief sculpture is located in San Jose's Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum.
Waymark Code: WMN1XP
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/09/2014
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The placard accompanying this relief explains that it is a cast of the original at the British Museum. The type of bas-relief helps to date this piece to the 9th century BC.
Lighting in the Museum does not permit the best photos, but the relief depicts an Assyrian man holding separate objects in each hand and with a large pair of wings on his back.
Adult admission to the Museum: $7.
Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Where is original located?: British Museum, London
Where is this replica located?: Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, San Jose
Who created the original?: Assyrian artists
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 900 BC
Internet Link about Original: Not listed
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