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Nimroud Sculptures, just received at the British Museum - Supposed Kitchen and Pavilion, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Nimroud Sculptures, just received at the British Museum - Supposed Kitchen and Pavilion, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Nimroud Sculptures, just received at the British Museum - Supposed Kitchen and Pavilion, 1850. The wheel-like figure with serrated projections, on the left of the composition, is supposed to be intended to exhibit the ground-plan of a circular building, surrounded by embattled turrets, in which various culinary processes are being carried on. Of the two upper subjects in it, that: to the left shows a female superintending the boiling of provisions in earthen pots or jars...supported on frames resembling tripods; the females to the right are evidently engaged in grinding corn; the sitting figure is working a hand-mill. Below, two figures are in the act of dressing the carcase of some animal...while, in the opposite compartment, a baker is seen tending his oven...two figures dancing, attired in masks resembling the heads of lions or leopards'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph print, recently acquired by the British Museum, showcases the intricately detailed Nimroud Sculptures, specifically the Supposed Kitchen and Pavilion, dating back to 1850. The image, of unknown origin, offers a glimpse into the ancient Assyrian culture and their culinary practices. The central figure, a wheel-like design with serrated projections, is believed to represent the ground plan of a circular building, encircled by embattled turrets. Within this imagined structure, various scenes of food preparation unfold. To the left, a female figure oversees the boiling of provisions in earthen pots or jars, supported on tripod-like frames. Female figures to the right are engaged in grinding corn, while a sitting figure works a hand-mill. Below, two figures are depicted in the process of dressing the carcass of an animal, while in the opposite compartment, a baker tends to his oven. Two figures, dressed in masks resembling the heads of lions or leopards, are seen dancing, adding an element of celebration to the scene. The intricate details and the lively depiction of daily life in ancient Assyria make this photograph print a fascinating addition to the British Museum's collection. The Supposed Kitchen and Pavilion, with its rich history and intriguing imagery, continues to captivate and inspire scholars and visitors alike.
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