Nimrud (Neo-Assyrian period), northwest palace of King Ashurnasirpal II, throne-room B : Alabaster relief of King Ashurnasirpal II hunting, reign of Ashurnasirpal II (883-859 BC)

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Strommenger, Eva

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Divided from register of reliefs relating to ritual by a band bearing the usual historical inscription. The ruler, in a simple smooth dress, is shown stabbing a wild bull from his two-wheeled chariot, shooting lions with bow and arrow and then celebrating the end of the hunt with a feast accompanied by music and libations. -- h : 92-95 cm (British Museum).

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1964

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