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Relief of the palace of Ashurnasirpal II or Northwest Palace
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Relief of the palace of Ashurnasirpal II or Northwest Palace
Mesopotamian art. Assyrian. Relief of the palace of Ashurnasirpal II or Northwest Palace at Nimrud. Alabaster. Dated 883-859 B.C. It depicts the lion hunt. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany
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This stunning alabaster relief dates back to the 9th century BC and is a testament to the artistic prowess of the Neo-Assyrian civilization. Discovered at the ancient city of Nimrud in Mesopotamia, Iraq, this relief is part of the Northwest Palace of Ashurnasirpal II. The palace, known for its intricate decorative sculptures, showcases the power and wealth of the Assyrian monarch. The relief depicts a thrilling scene of a lion hunt, a common motif in Assyrian art. Ashurnasirpal II himself is depicted as a charioteer, dressed in a long robe and wearing a flowing beard. He wears a tall, conical hat, a symbol of royalty. In one hand, he holds the reins of his chariot, while in the other, he raises a bow, ready to take aim at the wild beast. Behind him, a hunter on foot shoots an arrow at a charging lion. The lion's powerful muscles are on full display as it lunges towards the hunter, its teeth bared and claws extended. The hunter's determined expression and the muscular form of his body convey the intensity of the hunt. The relief also features other figures, including horses and men, all intricately sculpted and detailed. The use of alabaster adds to the relief's beauty, its smooth surface reflecting the light and highlighting the intricacies of the carving. This relief is now housed in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany, a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the ancient world. It provides a glimpse into the age of Ashurnasirpal II and the Neo-Assyrian civilization, a time of great artistic and cultural achievements.
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