Images (p. 858)

Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Head of Tributary Bearers from Urartu

This alabaster bas-relief is part of a long tributary scene, where the Assyrian king, Sargon II (not shown here), stands majestically, waiting to receive the tribute from Urartu (modern-day Armenia). The man on the right is in front of...

Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Assyrian Groom and Horses

An alabaster bas-relief of an Assyrian groom leading two horses forward, c. 710 BCE. Traces of the original paint can be seen on this relief. From the Royal Palace of Sargon II at Khorsabad, in modern-day Nineveh Governorate, Iraq. On...

Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Assyrian Master of Ceremonies

Alabaster-bas relief, part of a long tributary scene, where the Assyrian king, Sargon II (not shown here), stands majestically, waiting to receive the tribute from Urartu (modern-day Armenia). From the Royal Palace of Sargon II at Khorsabad...

Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Tribute Bearers from Urartu

Two bearded male figures from Urartu carrying tribute. This alabaster-bas relief is part of a long tributary scene, where the Assyrian king, Sargon II (not shown here), stands majestically, waiting to receive the tribute from Urartu (modern-day...

Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Sargon II's Throne

Two Assyrian servants carry what appears to the throne of King Sargon II. Traces of the original paint can be seen. Note the details of the throne. This alabaster bas-relief is part of a long tributary scene, where the Assyrian king, Sargon...

Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Sargon II and Turtanu

This almost 3 meters high alabaster bas-relief depicts the Assyrian king Sargon II (left; wearing the typical conical hat). Recognizable by the long sword hanging on his side, diadem, long curly beard, and the elegant dress, a figure greets...

Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Statue of Shalmaneser III from Nimrud

This statue represents Shalmaneser III (reigned 858-824 BCE) and was found by a peasant accidentally in the early spring of 1956. It was badly fragmented at the south-east corner of Nimrud city wall, at the foot of the acropolis. The statue's...

Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Glazed Wall Panel from Fort Shalmaneser

This large wall panel of vibrant glazed bricks was once placed above the entrance to a vast room (T3) next to Shalmaneser III's throne room at Fort Shalmaneser in Nimrud (in modern-day Nineveh Governorate, Iraq). The whole panel is composed...