Assyrian Winged Genius, c. 883-859 BCE

Description

An improved version of this model is here: https://skfb.ly/6z7vs Scan of a low-relief limestone panel from the Northwest imperial palace at Nimrud, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. From the panel's description of artsmia.org: "This genius, or demi-god, was part of a grouping of winged creatures facing a stylized tree, a scene repeated numerous times in the palace. They appear to be performing fertility rites associated with the date palm, a tree held sacred by the Assyrians because it provides food, drink, wood and shelter." More information about the panel here: https://collections.artsmia.org/art/611/winged-genius-assyrian