Relief with
Winged Genius, Assyrian, reign of Ashurnasirpal II
The genius was a benevolent deity, who also had a protective function.
His elaborate garments, with intricate depictions of animal hunts and
ritual scenes along the edges, are the typical apparel of courtiers in
the palace of King Ashurnasirpal II. This relief has a royal inscription
of Ashurnasirpal II carved directly over the figure, in which the ruler
boasts of his military campaigns.
