Illustration

Painting and drawing of a brick wall with a long-necked dragon with fish scales on it. The dragon has hind talons and other reptilian features such as the tongue face of a snake. The background is a navy blue tiled wall, with a dull yellow dragon in the foreground.

Illustration

Description:
Reconstruction of bricks with a mušhuššu-dragon from the Ishtar Gate
Artist:
Walter Andrae
Medium:
Watercolor and graphite on board
Dimensions:
H. 117 cm; W. 164 cm
Date:
1902 CE
Inventory Number:
VAK 0009
Lender:
Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Vorderasiatisches Museum
© Staatliche Museen zu Berlin – Vorderasiatisches Museum, Photo: Olaf M. Teßmer