Title

Mushhushshu models

Caption

Mushhushshu models used to protect households from enemies, from Southern Iraq. Dated 9th Century BC

Date

9th century BC

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP17A39_443

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60.0Mb (4.1Mb) / 20.8in x 11.2in / 6229 x 3367 (300dpi)

Keywords

Ancient Ancient Iraq Ancient Iraqi Iraq Iraqi Ancient Mesopotamia Mesopotamia Carved Carving Stone Bronze Terracotta Furious Snake Dragon Protection Protective Protect Religious Religion Religious Art Southern Iraq Mushhushshu 9th Century BC 9th Century BCE BC BCE