Assyrian. <em>Apkallu-figure</em>, ca. 883–859 B.C.E. Gypsum stone, 90 9/16 x 42 1/4 in. (230 x 107.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Hagop Kevorkian and the Kevorkian Foundation, 55.154. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 55.154_at_PS11.jpg)

Apkallu-figure

Artist:AssyrianAncient Near Eastern

Medium: Gypsum stone

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:ca. 883–859 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 90 9/16 x 42 1/4 in. (230 x 107.3 cm) Approximate weight: 1915 lb. (868.64kg)

Collections:

Museum Location: Ancient Middle Eastern Art, The Hagop Kevorkian Gallery, 3rd Floor

Exhibitions:

Accession Number: 55.154

Image: 55.154_at_PS11.jpg,after treatment

Catalogue Description:
Alabaster relief, standing, winged, man-headed figure holding small bucket in left hand, right hand raised with fingers outstretched, palm inward. Figure wears diadem and long earring and faces right. "Standard inscription" across center of relief. Condition: Slab broken in two through center. Upper left corner lost. Minor chips and gaps.

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