10 in. High, 4.5 in. Long, 4 in. Wide
Expertly Cast in Resin in Incredible Intricate Detail
Metallic Bronze Finish Hand Painted With Colored Tints to Showcase the Fine Detailing
Gilgamesh is a Demigod of Superhuman Ability Who the Sumerian King List Claims Ruled the City of Uruk For 126 Years
Great as a Gift Sure to Excite Any Mythology Lover or Fantasy Art Collector
Gilgamesh, also known as Bilgamesh, was a ruler of ancient Sumeria out of legend, a legend that has been responsible for the spawning of many myths that have followed throughout the ages. He was renowned for his wisdom as well as his virility, and his prowess is exemplified by the serpent and lion in his hands. As a demigod, in the story it was said that he had superhuman abilities, and lived to rule the great city of Uruk for 126 years. The statue is sculpted in fine detail, as is seen in the many curls in his hair and beard, and is highlighted by the use of colored tints which have been hand painted on. It is a great gift for any lover of mythology or collectors of fantasy art.