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Lamassu Sculpture at Persepolis

A close-up view of a stone lamassu sculpture at Persepolis, featuring a detailed human face with a curled beard and feathered crown, illuminated by warm, low-angle afternoon sunlight.

The bearded stone head of a lamassu on the Gate of All Nations at Persepolis in late afternoon, the carved face with its curled beard and tall feathered crown weathered grey, the low sun from the side raking every ringlet, the winged bull's shoulder beside it, the plain soft behind, 135mm, a palette of limestone grey, gold and shadow brown See more

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