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A glazed terracotta tile from Nimrud. The Assyrian king stands below a parasol (holding a cup and a bow) and is surrounded by his royal guards and attendants. Probably, the depicted scene is part of a longer sequence, depicting the king as a victorious warrior and hunter. Neo-Assyrian Period, 875-850 BCE. From Nimrud (ancient Kalhu), Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq. The British Museum, London.
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| Author | Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg) |
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