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The British Museum - Nineveh Sculptures: Mask of Rabshakah, the King's Cupbearer, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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The British Museum - Nineveh Sculptures: Mask of Rabshakah, the King's Cupbearer, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The British Museum - Nineveh Sculptures: Mask of Rabshakah, the King's Cupbearer, 1857. Detail of a bas-relief from the South West Palace, the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh, (in modern Iraq)....the face from a round full-length portrait of one of the beardless attendants of Senacherib - very probably Rabshakah, the chief cupbearer of that Monarch whom he sent to Hezekiah'. Engraving, probably of an object described thus by the British Musuem: Stone sculpture; face of sphinx that probably belonged to the head of a colossal sphinx put together from different materials such as wood and bronze; regarded as having magical powers'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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7th Century Bc Adiabene Assyria Assyrian Bas Relief British Museum Iraq King Sennacherib Mask Mythical Beasts Mythical Creatures Mythological Creature Nineveh Sphinx
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This photograph print showcases the Mask of Rabshakah, the King's Cupbearer, from the Nineveh Sculptures collection at The British Museum. The exact creator of this image is unknown, but it is believed to be an engraving from the 19th century based on an object described in the "Illustrated London News" in 1857. The mask originated from a bas-relief found in the South West Palace of the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh, now modern-day Iraq. The face on the mask is thought to be from a round full-length portrait of one of the beardless attendants of King Sennacherib, most likely Rabshakah, the chief cupbearer of that monarch. The Mask of Rabshakah is a stone sculpture, featuring a face that was once part of a colossal sphinx. The sphinx was likely made of various materials, such as wood and bronze, and was believed to possess magical powers. The mask's intricate details and the mythical creature's enigmatic expression have captivated viewers for centuries. This photograph print offers a glimpse into the rich history and cultural significance of the ancient Assyrian civilization. The mask is a testament to the artistic mastery and mythological beliefs of the time. The Mask of Rabshakah is not only an essential piece of the Nineveh Sculptures collection at The British Museum but also a popular tourist attraction for visitors from around the world. The photograph print's black and white tones add an air of mystery and timelessness to the image, making it a fascinating addition to any art, history, or archaeology enthusiast's collection.
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