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Replica of Ancient Assyrian carving, "Lion Hunt in Chariot"

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Replica of ancient Assyrian carving, "Lion Hunt in Chariot"

Scope and Contents

This reproduction is one of a series of reliefs of the royal Lion Hunt of King Ashurbanipal (reigned 669–631 BC). The original reliefs were painted in bright colors, and were located in the North Palace of Nineveh (modern day Northern Iraq). The reliefs are now displayed in the British Museum.

Dates

  • circa 1851-2020

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

1 Items : One slight nick on the upper middle left. ; 40 x 29 inches (asymmetrical shape)

Language of Materials

From the Record Group: English

Repository Details

Part of the California State University Stanislaus Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
University Library
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Turlock CA 95382 United States