Portal lion from a palace
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Portal lion from a palace
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Published 2017-07-31T10:50:28+00:00
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This lion figure was most probably part of a broader architecture marking the entrance of a palace. Such animals have always been symbols of strength and power, therefore placing them at the entrance of an important building was obviously a warning to ill-disposed visitors.
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Date published | 31/07/2017 |
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Titulo | Portal lion from a palace |
Date | 8th century B.C. |
Periodo | Late Hittite period |
Medio | Basalt |
Artista | Unknown artist |
Lugar | Istanbul Museum of the Ancient Orient |
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