Royal Lion Hunt on Chariot

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by Jan van der Crabben (Photographer)
published on 26 April 2012

Royal Lion Hunt on Chariot — Relief depicting a royal lion hunt on a chariot, Neo-Assyrian Empire, c. 645-635 BCE.

The king (recognizable by his distinctive hat) rides around the arena on a chariot shooting lions with arrows. His attendants fend off a lion that is attacking from behind.

The British Museum, London.

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