Relief of the Arab God Arsu
probably 3rd century A.D, Yale University Art Gallery


A larger image of the Relief of the Arab God Arsu.

Relief of Arsu
probably 3rd century A.D.

Limestone
Object: 35 x 20.5 x 7.5 cm (13 3/4 x 8 1/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
Yale-French Excavations at Dura-Europos (Syria)
Source: Yale University Art Gallery. 1938.5311



Referenced as Plate XCII in vol. 2, between pp.260 & 261 The military technology of classical Islam by D Nicolle
XCII. Carved relief, 3rd century, from Dura-Europos (Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven).



Other Dura-Europos sculptures of warriors:
The Arab God Arsu Riding a Camel, ca. 2nd century A.D., Dura-Europos, Yale University Art Gallery
Relief, Ašadu and Sa'dai, 1st-3rd century AD, Dura-Europos, National Museum, Damascus
Relief, Fortune of Dura, 3rd century AD, Dura-Europos, Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven

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