Assyrian Lion Pins and Buttons

Lineart of ancient assyrian lion guard statue

Lion mask inspired by the ancient bas-relief carvings in the Palace of Ashurbanipal, Mesopotamia.

ASSYRIAN

Assyrian Lion Hunter

The lamassu is a celestial being from ancient Mesopotamian religion bearing a human head, bull's body, sometimes with the horns and the ears of a bull, and wings. It appears frequently in Mesopotamian art.

Assyrian symbol

Assyrian persian Griffin Lamassu Winged Lion.

Ancient Assyrian Lion Hunting

Assyrian Lion Hunter

The Lion Hunters

This design is based off an ancient piece of artwork from ancient Babylon. The lion is part of the famous Ishtar Gate and a lion is an animal associated with the goddess of love and war, Ishtar. I have based this design on the piece located in The Met's collection. I have recreated this lion in my own unique style making a unique take on this famous piece of artwork!

Golden Assyria

This winged lion hails from Ashurbanipal II's palace in Nimrud. It was one of the great stone statues depicting winged animals placed on the thresholds of the palace to protect the king from curses and to impress all who entered. These animals wear horned caps typical of ancient Near Eastern deities. This five-legged lion, if seen from the front, appears to be immobile, but if seen from the other side, it advances. Represented in this way, the lion appears complete both seen from the front and in profile, making clear its supernatural and protective powers from both points of view.