Lamassu Sculpture. Limited Edition
Limited edition porcelain sculpture of Lamassu, a hybrid creature with the body of a bull, head of a man and wings of an eagle in gold lustre.
£9,400
SKU: 01001946
Product details
Description:
The striking presence of mythological beings flanking the Ishtar Gate at the walls of Babylon inspired the artists of the Lladró High Porcelain workshop in this powerful sculpture, richly decorated with golds, lustres and a vast wealth of colours and textures. Lamassu is the name of the winged bulls with human heads guarding the entrance to the royal palaces of the ancient Neo-Assyrian empire. With their imposing presence on both sides of the door, they symbolised the supernatural powers of kings, drove away evil and attracted good fortune. Each of the elements of this mythological creature is reproduced with great artistry in this limited edition: the wild bull of Mesopotamia hunted by kings, the eagle representing the monarch contemplating his subjects, and the human brow crowned as an allusion to his intelligence and divinity. In the embellishment of the piece, blue tones are highlighted, with turquoise reminiscent of lapis lazuli and gold as a symbol of wealth, all applied with great precision by hand. New lustres are combined in cobalt blue and brown, in addition to a combination of matte, gloss and satin finishes.
This piece has insurance included
Limited Series of 750 units
Weight
14.33 lb
Sculptor
Marco Antonio Noguerón
Dimensions
Height (in): 20.079
Width (in): 20.866
Length (in): 10.63
Finished
Matte and silver luster
Launch Year
2009
Base Included
No
If you choose the gift wrapping option during the purchase process, your order will be wrapped especially without any additional cost and you can also include a personalized gift note.
This piece is covered by free insurance for one year. In the event of breakage over the next 12 months, the piece may be replaced at no additional charge.