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Ancient Middle East


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The Assyrian army of king Ashurbanipal in battle during the campaign against Elam. The light cavalry moves in a green valley with trees. 635 BCE. From the palace of king Sennacherib in Niniveh. Period of king Ashurbanipal (668-630 BCE) AO 19908
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The Assyrian army of king Ashurbanipal in battle during the campaign agai...

The Assyrian army of king Ashurbanipal in battle during the campaign against Elam. The light cavalry moves in a green valley with trees, 635 BCE. From the palace of king Sennacherib in Niniveh. Period of king Ashurbanipal (668-630 BCE). AO 19908
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The Assyrian army of king Ashurbanipal in battle during the campaign agai...

Male bust, probably a shepherd, with a staff in his hand. Marble. Fragment of an anthropoid sarcophagus, Phoenician style, from Beyrouth. E 1885
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Male bust, probably a shepherd, with a staff in his hand. Marble....

Anthropoid sarcophagus of Eshmunazar II,King of Sidon (489-475 BCE).From the necropolis of Maqharas, Sidon,Lebanon. See also 08-02-16/44 Black stone. AO 4806
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Anthropoid sarcophagus of Eshmunazar II,King of Sidon (489-475 BCE).From the n...

Tumbal monument for a lady, early 2nd CE. From the tomb of Ta'ai, Palmyra White limestone, H: 62 cm Inv. 18798
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Tumbal monument for a lady, early 2nd CE. From the tomb of Ta'ai,...

Funeral banquet, first half 2nd CE. The deceased is shown reclining as at a banquet, attended by one or several members of his family. From a non-identified necropolis. Limestone, 55 x 94 cm Inv. 19
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Funeral banquet, first half 2nd CE. The deceased is shown re...

Stucco head, used for decoration of walls, often forming a frieze. Influence of Hellenistic theatrical masks. End 2nd CE. Stucco, H: 17 cm Inv. 10
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Stucco head, used for decoration of walls, often forming a frieze....

Stucco head, used for decoration of walls, often forming a frieze. Influence of Hellenistic theatrical masks. End 2nd CE. Stucco, H: 10 cm Inv. 23
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Stucco head, used for decoration of walls, often forming a frieze....

Roman Emperor Marcus Julius Philippus,"Philip the Arab" reigned 244-249. Born in Shahba-Philippopolis, Syria, he was proclaimed Emperor by the legions and was assasinated 5 years later. St. Jerome called him the "first Christian Emperor". Marble, H: 59 cm
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Roman Emperor Marcus Julius Philippus,"Philip the Arab" reigned 244-249. Born in...

Bronze figurine of the Canaanite god Reshef, god of the nether world and of plagues; he is armed with mace, hunting knife and sword. From Byblos. Bronze, H: 12,3 cm AO 20160
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Bronze figurine of the Canaanite god Reshef, god of the nether world...

Pectoral, an Egyptian-style necklace; a falcon spreading his wings, in the claws the symbol of life and the"knot of Isis".From the royal tomb III,Byblos. Gold, chased and chiselled, 19th BCE L: 20,5 cm H:6,3 cm AO 9093
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Pectoral, an Egyptian-style necklace; a falcon spreading his wings, in...

Flat dish (patera), in the centre Pharaoh smiting his enemies; scenes of combat and hunt separated by trees. From Dali (Idalion),Cyprus Silver,gilt, 17,1 cm across AO 20.134
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Flat dish (patera), in the centre Pharaoh smiting his enemies; scenes of...