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883 – 859 BC
The Neo-Assyrian King Ashurnasirpal II (883-859 BC) built his magnificent Northwest Palace at Nimrud (now in northern Iraq). Its interior decoration featured a series of remarkable carved stone panels.
Panel of Ashurnasirpal II, 883-859 BC More information
Panel of Ashurnasirpal II, 883-859 BC
The detailed reliefs on display in Rooms 7-8 originally stood in the palace throne-room and in other royal apartments. They depict the king and his subjects engaged in a variety of activities. Ashurnasirpal is shown leading military campaigns against his enemies, engaging in ritual scenes with protective demons and hunting, a royal sport in ancient Mesopotamia.
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Stone panel, North-West Palace
Ming ceramics from China, £120.00
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