Assyrian - Blessing Genie 2 3D model

MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICSDimensionsHeight: 117 cm; Width: 51 cm; Thickness: 23 cmMaterial and techniqueMaterial: gypsum alabasterTechnique: bas-relief

DESCRIPTIONName / TitleName: orthostateDescription / DecorationDecoration: genie: blessing (human hybrid: wing, raptor: head, dress: short, belt, necklace, spiral bracelet: 2, holding, cedar apple, situla)

Condition of the work: complete; unfinishedDetails of the object: Orthostate. Large winged blessing genie facing left in the form of a man with the head of a bird of prey; he is dressed in a short robe and a wide belt; he is adorned with necklaces and spiral bracelets; in his left hand he holds a situla and in the other a cedar apple

PLACE AND DATESDate of creation / manufacture Neo-Assyrian: Sargon II (8th century) (-721 - -705)Date of discovery1843-1844Place of discoveryDur Sharrukin = Khorsabad (According to Albenda: perhaps to the right of the entrance G facade m²)HISTORICAL DATAPrevious owner / patron / dedicateeBotta, Paul-Emile (mission)Mode of acquisitionSharing after excavation

Categoryarchitectural element, interior and exterior decoration, frameDenominationarchitecture - architectural decoration - decorative covering - wall relief - orthostateMaterialsmineral material - stone - common stone - alabaster - gypsum alabasterTechniquerelief - bas-reliefDescription / Decoranimate - animal - bird - raptor - mythological being - hybrid - human hybrid - body part - limb - wing - head - mythological character - genius - determinant - action - blessing - holding - adjective - various adjective - short - number - 2 = double - inanimate - field = object - daily life - hairstyle and clothing - costume - garment - element of clothing - belt - draped garment - dress - ornament - jewel - bracelet - spiral bracelet - necklace - vase - open vase - situla - nature - plant - fruit - cedar appleIconographerligion/mythology/magic/zodiac - mythological characterPlacesIraq = Mesopotamia - Assyria - Dur Sharrukin = Khorsabad