Title

Balawat Gates from the ancient Assyrian Empire

Caption

The Balawat Gates, three sets of gates from Balawat, an ancient Assyrian Empire, with embossed scenes showing scenes of warfare, the presentation of tribute and hunting of Lions and bulls.

Date

9th century BC

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP17A32_340

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (4,2Mb) / 24,4in x 9,6in / 7314 x 2867 (300dpi)

Keywords

Balawat Gates Balawat Gates Gate Ancient Ancient Assyria Ancient Assyrian Assyria Assyrian Assyrian Empire Empire Bronze Embossed Emboss Warfare Tribute Presentation of Tribute Presentation Hunting Hunt Hunted Lion Lions Bull Bulls Animal Animals BC BCE