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Neo-Assyrian

Relief Showing the Head of a Winged Genius

Neo–Assyrian Period, reign of King Ashurnasirpal II (883–859 BCE)
Gypsum relief with traces of pigment
59 × 4.5 cm (23.2 × 1.8 in)

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