Assyrian Mesopotamian Bronze Door Plaque with Deities

Description

A fabulous Assyrian bronze door plaque embossed with two figurative deities. They are described as Apkallus, winged deities, one bearing the head of an eagle the other a winged man. Both are spirits, sages or Genies endowed by the gods with extraordinary wisdom. Apkallu means sage in Akkadian. Presented on a custom made stand

Origin

Circa 800 BC likely from the reign of Ashurnasirpal II – Ancient Assyrian Empire. Mesopotamia.

Measurements

Object length 11cm Height 5.5cm. Stand size height 9.5cm x width 13.5cm

Condition

Very good ancient condition. Verdigris patina