Sargon II – Clay Sculpture of the Assyrian King
Ancient Mesopotamian Art Recreation
Commanding in presence and steeped in history, this handcrafted clay sculpture pays tribute to Sargon II, the mighty king of Assyria who ruled from 722–705 BCE. Reimagined in the spirit of ancient Mesopotamian artistry, this piece captures the powerful elegance and iconic symbolism of a civilization that shaped the cradle of history.
Each sculpture is sculpted by hand using clay and reproduce them out of gypsum and hand-painted using Artist oil to give them a natural stone and patina look. From the intricate beard detailing to the regal posture, the piece reflects both reverence and strength—a striking conversation piece for any collector of antiquities or admirer of ancient cultures.
Whether displayed on a bookshelf, mantle, or study, this recreation of Sargon II invites a sense of mystique and grandeur into your space.
Product Details
Material: Natural clay, kiln-fired
Finish: Matte, with light weathered patin
Style: Assyrian Revival / Ancient Artifact Reproduction
Has a mounting bracket
Ancient Mesopotamian Art Recreation
Commanding in presence and steeped in history, this handcrafted clay sculpture pays tribute to Sargon II, the mighty king of Assyria who ruled from 722–705 BCE. Reimagined in the spirit of ancient Mesopotamian artistry, this piece captures the powerful elegance and iconic symbolism of a civilization that shaped the cradle of history.
Each sculpture is sculpted by hand using clay and reproduce them out of gypsum and hand-painted using Artist oil to give them a natural stone and patina look. From the intricate beard detailing to the regal posture, the piece reflects both reverence and strength—a striking conversation piece for any collector of antiquities or admirer of ancient cultures.
Whether displayed on a bookshelf, mantle, or study, this recreation of Sargon II invites a sense of mystique and grandeur into your space.
Product Details
Material: Natural clay, kiln-fired
Finish: Matte, with light weathered patin
Style: Assyrian Revival / Ancient Artifact Reproduction
Has a mounting bracket
Ancient Mesopotamian Art Recreation
Commanding in presence and steeped in history, this handcrafted clay sculpture pays tribute to Sargon II, the mighty king of Assyria who ruled from 722–705 BCE. Reimagined in the spirit of ancient Mesopotamian artistry, this piece captures the powerful elegance and iconic symbolism of a civilization that shaped the cradle of history.
Each sculpture is sculpted by hand using clay and reproduce them out of gypsum and hand-painted using Artist oil to give them a natural stone and patina look. From the intricate beard detailing to the regal posture, the piece reflects both reverence and strength—a striking conversation piece for any collector of antiquities or admirer of ancient cultures.
Whether displayed on a bookshelf, mantle, or study, this recreation of Sargon II invites a sense of mystique and grandeur into your space.
Product Details
Material: Natural clay, kiln-fired
Finish: Matte, with light weathered patin
Style: Assyrian Revival / Ancient Artifact Reproduction
Has a mounting bracket
About the Artist
Tony Buro is an established Chicago-based artist whose creative journey began in childhood and has evolved into a lifelong pursuit of artistic excellence. By the age of thirteen, he was already producing works of exceptional quality, foreshadowing a prolific career that would span multiple disciplines and styles. He went on to hone his skills at the prestigious Art Institute of Chicago, where his technical abilities and imaginative vision flourished.
Recognized as one of the premier artists in the Chicagoland area, Tony has garnered numerous awards and accolades across a range of exhibitions and gallery showcases. His work has been featured on major television programs, where he has represented his artistic philosophy and creative achievements to broader audiences.
Tony’s practice spans an impressive array of mediums and techniques, including drawing, painting, sculpting, and digital art. He moves fluidly between realism and abstraction, with works ranging from traditional portraits to contemporary, expressionistic, surreal, and science-fiction-inspired compositions. His versatility allows him to push boundaries while maintaining a distinctive and recognizable voice.
Nature and technology serve as dual muses in Tony’s work. He employs a diverse range of materials—oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, charcoal, chalk, pencil, and advanced sculpting tools—alongside cutting-edge graphic software, blending the tactile with the digital to produce vivid, colorful, and often mind-bending pieces. His fascination with shape, symmetry, three-dimensionality, and optical illusion leads to artwork that is both intellectually engaging and visually arresting.
Through disassembling, reimagining, and reinterpreting visual elements, Tony constructs new worlds that challenge perception and celebrate the imagination. His limited-edition works are produced as high-quality Giclée prints, ensuring both artistic integrity and exceptional detail.
Innovative and uncompromising, Tony Buro’s art transcends genre and convention. His work invites viewers into a world where beauty, complexity, and vision converge—an ever-expanding universe of color, form, and inspiration.
