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Apkallu wearing a fish cloak
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Apkallu wearing a fish cloak

This protective spirit (Apkallu or Abkallu) guarded the entrance to the temple of Ninurta at Nimrud. A fish's head can be seen on Apkallu's head, and its skin hangs down over the back of Apkallu's body. Neo-Assyrian era, 865-860 BCE. From...
Apkallu & Lamassu Warding off Evil Spirits
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Apkallu & Lamassu Warding off Evil Spirits

Apkallu and Lamassu from Nimrud, Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq, 9th century BCE. They ward off evil spirits or demons and protect humans and their place of residence. The British Museum, London.
Apkallu's Daggers, Panel 2
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Apkallu's Daggers, Panel 2

Alabaster bas-relief detail showing the daggers of an Apkallu. Neo-Assyrian Period, 865-860 BCE Detail of Panel 2, Room Z, the North-West Palace at Nimrud, modern-day Iraq. (The British Museum, London)
Apkallu with Four Wings
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Apkallu with Four Wings

Alabaster bas-relief of an Apkallu with four wings. Neo-Assyrian Period, 865-860 BCE. Panel 26, Room B, the North-West Palace at Nimrud, modern-day Iraq. (The British Museum, London)
Apkallu's Hand
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Apkallu's Hand

Alabaster bas-relief detail showing the hand of an Apkallu. Neo-Assyrian Period, 865-860 BCE. Detail of Panel 1, Door A, Room F, the North-West Palace at Nimrud, modern-day Iraq. (The British Museum, London)
Apkallu's Daggers, Panel 16
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Apkallu's Daggers, Panel 16

Alabaster bas-relief detail showing the daggers of an Apkallu. Neo-Assyrian Period, 865-860 BCE. Detail of Panel 16, Room I, the North-West Palace at Nimrud, modern-day Iraq. (The British Museum, London)
Apkallu's Daggers, Panel D1
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Apkallu's Daggers, Panel D1

Alabaster bas-relief detail showing the daggers of an Apkallu. Neo-Assyrian Period, 865-860 BCE. Detail of Panel D1, Room G, the North-West Palace at Nimrud, modern-day Iraq. (The British Museum, London)
Apkallu's Daggers, Door C
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Apkallu's Daggers, Door C

Alabaster bas-relief detail showing the daggers of an Apkallu. Neo-Assyrian Period, 865-860 BCE. Detail of Panel at Door C (number 2), Room S, the North-West Palace at Nimrud, modern-day Iraq. (The British Museum, London)
Apkallu from the Temple of Ninurta
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Apkallu from the Temple of Ninurta

This gypsum wall relief depicts an eagle-headed and winged man; this is a protective spirit or Apkallu. He holds a bucket and a cone, and wears an elaborate dress and accessories as well as sandals. Neo-Assyrian Period, reign of Ashurnasirpal...
Apkallu Mace
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Apkallu Mace

Alabaster bas-relief detail showing the mace of an Apkallu. Neo-Assyrian Period, 865-860 BCE. Detail of Panel 26, Room B (Throne Room), the North-West Palace at Nimrud, modern-day Iraq. (The British Museum, London)
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