Hand carved Assyrian winged bull Lamassu pendant.
A Lamassu is depicted as having a human's head, a body of a bull or a lion, and eagle's wings.
The lamassu is a celestial being from Mesopotamian mythology, Persian, and other Iranic cultures such as the Babylonian, Assyrian, Sumerian and Akkadian. Human above the waist and a bull below the waist, it also has the horns and the ears of a bull. It appears frequently in Mesopotamian art, sometimes with wings. The lamassu is a household protective spirit of the common Babylonian people. Later during the Babylonian period they became the protectors of kings as well always placed at the entrance. Statues of the bull-man were often used as gatekeepers.
AVAILABLE IN:
- Gold bronze: jeweler gold bronze charm, 14k gold-filled chain with lobster clasp (as shown on main picture),
- Gold plated: 14k gold plated over jeweler gold bronze charm, 14k gold-filled chain with lobster clasp.
Details:
- Hand carved pendant
- Solid jeweler gold bronze pendant
- The name Lamassu is engraved in cuneiform on the side.
- The pendant is about 1.25" x 0.75" or 30mm x 20 mm.
- 14k gold filled chain option
- Gold filled has 100 times more gold than plated. Does not rub off.
- Nickel free
- 4mm thick leather option
Bronze has been valued since antiquity for its strength and warm, golden tone. Over time, it naturally oxidizes—much like silver—creating a rich patina that adds depth and character. Its original luster can be easily restored with a jeweler’s polishing cloth as needed.
