Iconic: Striding Lion
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Description:
A city known for many of the great wonders of the world, the striding lion of Babylon once adorned the citadel of the Nebuchadnazzar castle. Found in the throne room, the decorated relief on clay bricks is extremely rare and is one of the Royal Ontario Museum’s iconic, must see treasures.
Mesopotamian Collection
"Striding Lion"