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

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Strommenger, Eva

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Above : Chariots with standards follow the king who is (not shown) shooting from his chariot
fallen enemies lie in a vine-planted field. Below : A detail of the siege of a city attacked from both sides
the royal chariot stands abandoned, the king (not shown) is an archer to left of town
warriors from right led by an officer. -- h : 98 cm (British Museum).

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1964

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