Relief depicting The royal lion hunt. Assyrian, about 645-635 BC From Nineveh
Title

Relief depicting The royal lion hunt. Assyrian, about 645-635 BC From Nineveh

Caption

Relief depicting The royal lion hunt. Assyrian, about 645-635 BC From Nineveh, North Palace. The king, with his high distinctive hat, races round the arena in his chariot, shooting arrows at a succession of lions; one arrow, in mid-air, follows a wounded lion. Meanwhile attendants with spears, in the king’s chariot, ward off another wounded Uon that is attacking from behind.

Date

645th century BC

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP17A07_498

License type

Rights managed

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60,0Mb (4,8Mb) / 20,3in x 11,5in / 6079 x 3450 (300dpi)

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