Assyrian Winged Figure - San Jose, CA
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N 37° 20.008 W 121° 55.376
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This replica of an ancient relief sculpture is located in San Jose's Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum.
Waymark Code: WMN1Y6
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
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Where is this sculpture?:
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
1342 Naglee Ave
San Jose, CA USA
Sculptors Name: unknown
Date Sculpture was opened for vewing?: Not listed
Website for sculpture?: Not listed
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