--- title: Statue of a Minor Deity & Tributary Scenes Khorsabad author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10285/statue-of-a-minor-deity--tributary-scenes-khorsaba/ format: machine-readable-alternate updated: 1970-01-01 --- # Statue of a Minor Deity & Tributary Scenes Khorsabad _Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_ ## Image File [![Statue of a Minor Deity & Tributary Scenes Khorsabad](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/10285.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/10285.jpg) ## Image Caption On the right, a statue of a minor deity (probably Ea) stands and holds a vessel in his hands, from which water flows. It is one of a pair of statues which were found outside the entrance (in front of trees) to the [Temple](https://www.worldhistory.org/temple/) of Sin at Khorsabad (in modern-day [Nineveh](https://www.worldhistory.org/nineveh/) Governorate, Iraq). This statue when found was in a relatively good state of preservation while the other one (not shown but on display within the same hall) was badly damaged. The other statue was vandalized in April 2003 CE following the fall of Saddam's regime. They were probably not cult statues (because of their position outside the temple). In addition, the presence of a square block on their horned helmet suggests a supportive role; probably to put [gold](https://www.worldhistory.org/gold/) dishes during the New Year's festival. In the background, almost 3-meter high alabaster bas-reliefs depict [Sargon II](https://www.worldhistory.org/Sargon_II/), accompanied by high-ranking officials and guards. The panels are part of a long tributary scene where the king receives tribute from [Urartu](https://www.worldhistory.org/Urartu_Civilization/) (modern-day [Armenia](https://www.worldhistory.org/armenia/)). The panels are from the king's [palace](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/palace/) at Khorsabad. Both the statue and the reliefs date back to the reign of [Sargon](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/sargon/) II, 722-705 BCE. They are on display the heart of the Assyrian Gallery of the Iraq Museum in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq. #### Editorial Review This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/). ## About the Author Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world. - [Facebook Profile](https://www.facebook.com/MRCPian) - [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/osama-shukir-muhammed-amin/) ## Cite This Work ### APA Amin, O. S. M. (2019, March 21). Statue of a Minor Deity & Tributary Scenes Khorsabad. *World History Encyclopedia*. ### Chicago Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Statue of a Minor Deity & Tributary Scenes Khorsabad." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 21, 2019. . ### MLA Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Statue of a Minor Deity & Tributary Scenes Khorsabad." *World History Encyclopedia*, 21 Mar 2019, . ## License & Copyright Submitted by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/ "User Page: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin"), published on 21 March 2019. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Copyright](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright). You cannot use, copy, distribute, or modify this item without explicit permission from the author. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.