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Foundation nail in the form of a bull; tablet with inscription, dedicated to the goddess Inanna. Nails and tablets were buried in the foundation walls of temples.Period of king Gudea of Lagash, around 2100. Bronze, H: 22 cm AO 1371
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Foundation nail in the form of a bull; tablet with inscription, dedica...

Incense- or offering-stand, dedicated by Niralla, wife of Gudea, for the king's life. From Tello (Lagash), Neo Sumerian, around 2100 BCE. Steatite, H: 10,5 cm AO 29931
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Incense- or offering-stand, dedicated by Niralla, wife of Gudea, for the...

Kudurru of king Marduk-zakir-shumi (852-828 BCE) An act of donation to a priest of the temple of Eanna of Uruk. Priest and king are surrounded by the insignia of royalty. 851 BCE. From Warka,Mesopotamia Limestone, 32,4 x 14,7 cm AO 6684
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Kudurru of king Marduk-zakir-shumi (852-828 BCE) An act of donation to a...

Transport of tribute from the cities of the Medi- terranean coast. Bronze door covering from the palace of Ashurnarzipal II and Shalmaneserser III at Imgur-Enlil (Balawat). 883-824 BCE Bronze, H: 8,5 cm,L:37 cm AO 14038
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Transport of tribute from the cities of the Medi- terranean coast. Bronze...

Soldiers before a fortress, bronze door covering from the palace of Ashurnarzipal II and Shalmaneser III at Imgur-Elil (Balawat). 883-824 BCE Bronze, H: 12 cm, L: 22 cm AO 22283
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Soldiers before a fortress, bronze door covering from the palace of Ashur...

Assaradon and his mother Naqi'a, who seems to be the model for the Greek legend of Queen Semiramis, a polit- cally active and influential woman to whom campaigns in Africa and India were ascribed, but also the plans for the Hanging Gardens. Bronze, H:33 cm AO 20185
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Assaradon and his mother Naqi'a, who seems to be the model for the Greek lege...

Winged genius from the palace of Assurnazirpal II (883-859 BCE). In a gesture of magic protection, he holds a cedar cone in one hand, a bucket in the other. Gypseous alabaster relief, H:228 cm AO 19845
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Winged genius from the palace of Assurnazirpal II (883-859 BCE). In a gest...

King Tiglat Pileser III of Assur (746-727 BCE). From Nimrud, Mesopotamia (Iraq) Gypseous alabaster bas-relief, 93 x 42 cm AO 19853
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King Tiglat Pileser III of Assur (746-727 BCE). From Nimrud, Mesopotamia...

King Assurnazirpal (883-859 BCE) in battle. While the king holds his bow and two arrows, his courtier behind him waves a fly-swatter above the king's head. The inscription (across the two men) enumerates the king's titles and victories. Gypseous alabaster AO 19851
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King Assurnazirpal (883-859 BCE) in battle. While the king holds his bow and t...

Departure for a hunt. Bas-relief from the palace of King Ashurbanipal, Niniveh. Gypseous alabaster relief.
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Departure for a hunt. Bas-relief from the palace of King Ashurbanipal, Ni...

King Ashurbanipal's campaign against Elam (645 BCE) Soldiers lead prisoners along the banks of the river Tigris. From the palace of King Ashurbanipal in Niniveh Gypseous alabaster relief AO 19906
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King Ashurbanipal's campaign against Elam (645 BCE) Soldiers lead prisoners...

King Ashurbanipal's campaign against Elam (645 BCE) Deportees from the town of Din-Sharri are led into exile. Women and children an ox-drawn cart. From the palace of the king in Niniveh. Gypseous alabaster relief.
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King Ashurbanipal's campaign against Elam (645 BCE) Deportees from the town...