7th Century Bc Collection (#9)

Relief of an Assyrian archer on horseback from the palace of Ashurbanipal at Ninevah, from the Louvres collection

Royal palace of Assyria, Nineveh (reconstruction)
Illustration of a Royal palace of Assyria, Nineveh (reconstruction)

Greek ornament with Lykurgus and Solon
Illustration of a Greek ornament with Lykurgus and Solon

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Telemachus led by Athena (Minerva), who has taken the form of Mentor, in search of his father Odysseus. Drawing, 1918, by Willy Pogany

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. The Harpies go to seize the terrified daughters of Pandarus. Line drawing, c1805 after the drawing by John Flaxman

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Odysseus escaping from Polyphemus by concealing himself under the belly of a ram. Drawing, c1918, by Willy Pogany

Thales, Ancient Greek philosopher
Thales of Miletus (c.624-c.546 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, and the first identifiable scientist

PBIB2A-00096
Daniel reading the handwriting on the wall for Nebucchadnezzar. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Greece, Ilia Prefecture, Olympia, Temple of Hera Nymphaeum of Herodes Atticus
Greece - Western Greece - Olympia. Temple of Hera. Nymphaeum of Herodes Atticus

Carved wood throne, Detail of back, from Verucchio (Emilia Romagna region, Italy)
Italic civilizations, 7th century b.C. Carved wood throne. From Verucchio (Emilia Romagna region, Italy). Detail of the back

Orientalising pottery krater signed by Aristonothos, with side depicting blinding of giant Polyphemus, from Cerveteri
Etruscan civilization, 7th century b.C. Orientalizing pottery. Krater signed by Aristonothos, side depicting the blinding of the giant Polyphemus. From Cerveteri (Rome province, Italy)

Carved wood throne, from Verucchio (Emilia Romagna region, Italy)
Italic civilizations, 7th century b.C. Carved wood throne. From Verucchio (Emilia Romagna region, Italy)

Group statue of Hathor and Psamtik from Saqqara
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Sculptural group of Hathor and Psamtik. From Saqqara

Statue dedicated to Artemis by Nikandre of Naxos from Delos, marble
Greek civilization, 8th century b.C. Statue dedicated to ARCHAIC GREEK ART META of the seventh century BC Statue dedicated to Artemis by Nikandre of Naxos, marble, h. 1.75 m. From Delos

The grief of the sister of Horatius, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
The grief of the sister of Horatius, c1912 (1912). When she saw Horatius wearing on his shoulders the cloak of her betrothed, she broke into bitter sobs

Lion of Babylon statue, Babylon, Babil, Mesopotamia, 1918. Stone sculpture in what is now Iraq. This statue dates from the Neo-Babylonian, or Chaldean Empire

A city taken by assault by the Assyrians, c1853, (c1900-1920). A 19th-century drawing of a bas-relief in the British Museum from the Assyrian empire (c7th century BC)

Assyrians moving a winged bull, c7th century BC, (c1900-1920). Artist: Sir Austen Henry Layard
Assyrians moving a winged bull, c7th century BC, (c1900-1920). A print after a 19th-century drawing from Layards Monuments of Nineveh

The Oath of the Horatii, 1791. Artist: Armand Charles Caraffe
The Oath of the Horatii, 1791. According to the Roman historian Livy, the Horatii were three Roman brothers who agreed to fight the Curiatii, three brothers from Alba Longa

Throne ornament, 7th-6th century BC. Scythian Art. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Panther (Schield emblem), c600 BC. Scythian Art. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Animals fighting (Belt buckle), 7th century BC. Scythian Art, Collection of Peter the Great. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Bronze mother and child statutes, Nuragici culture, Siniscola, Sardinia, 9th-6th century BC

Ancient Greek temple pendant, c630-620 BC. The pendant reflects the wealth of Rhodes and the skill of eastern Greek goldsmiths in the 7th century BC. Located in the Louvre, Paris

Bell idol, Ancient Greek, c700 BC. The work of Theban potters of the Late Geometric period, in ancient Boeotia.From the Louvre, Paris

Kouros, c650-500 BC. Statue of a male youth, dating from the Archaic Period of Greek sculpture (about 650 BC to about 500 BC)

Taharqa in front of the falcon Hemen, Ancient Egyptian, 7th century BC. The 25th Dynasty Pharaoh Taharqa ruled Egypt from 690 until 664 BC. Hemen was a falcon-god in Ancient Egyptian mythology

One of the Columns of King Taharqa, Karnak, Egypt, 20th Century. Taharqa was an Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh of the Nubian or 25th Dynasty. His rule lasted from 690 to 664 BC

Isis and Horus. Bronze Egyptian Deities, 7th century BC-6th century BC. Isis name is first attested in the fifth dynasty in the Pyramid texts. She was the wife of Osiris and the mother of Horus

Etruscan Bronze Crested Helmet, c7th century BC. The Etruscan civilization is the modern name given to a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient Italy in the area corresponding roughly to

Phoenician glass head on Etruscan Necklace, c7th century BC. The Etruscan civilization is the modern name given to a powerful

Egyptian Faience Soul-Bird, Saite Period: c600BC. British Museum

Clay Cuneiform Tablet. 7th century BC. From Nineveh, Astrological Omens concerning Public Affairs. British Museum

The forlorn scholar. This petition, in the form of a letter to the king Ashurbanipal, was written by Artist: Urad-Gula
The forlorn scholar, Petition in letter form, to king Ashurbanipal, c7th century BC. Written by Urad-Gula, the chief scribe

Etruscan Bronze Funerary Chair, 7th century BC. At Louvre. Paris

Cloaca Maxima, Rome, c20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Cloaca Maxima, Rome, c20th century. The Cloaca Maxima is one of the worlds earliest sewage systems. Constructed in Ancient Rome in order to drain local marshes

Etruscan Bucchero Vase with animal decoration, from Vulci. Italy, c620 BC. Probably made in Vuulci at Villa Giulia

Etruscan Cinerary Urn, c7th century BC-4th century BC. Used to contain the cremated remains of an individual. Tarquinia Museum

Zoroaster, from Maharashtra, India, c19th century. Indian-Zoroastrian perception of Zoroaster derived from a figure that appears in a 4th century sculpture at Taq-e Bostan in south-western Iran

Detail of Gold bracelet from Praeneste, Etruscan Jewellery, 7th century BC. The Etruscan civilization is the modern name given to a powerful

Celtic bronze kettle with double handles, Unternack, Bavaria, Halstatt period, 750-600 BC

Excavation of Acropolis of ancient Sparta (Lakedaimon), c20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Excavation of Acropolis of ancient Sparta (Lakedaimon), c20th century. Sparta was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece known as Lacedaemon

Doric column, in Temple of Hera, Olympia, Greece, c7th century BC

Jar with design of Owl and Panthers, Corinthian Style, 7th century BC. At Archaeological Museum, Mykonos, Greece

Greek Pithos, (Jar) from Thebes, 7th century BC. Boetian, The Potkia Theron the Great Goddess of Nature. At National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Greek Athlete, (Dancer, Musician) on Corinthian Vase, 7th century BC. Old Cornish Museum

Bronze arched sistrum with Hathor head decoration, late Period, after 600BC. A sistrum is a musical instrument of the percussion family, chiefly associated with ancient Iraq and Egypt

Stele with Ra as Hawk, Sun symbol and Eyes, on Stele of Lady Taperet, c850BC-690 BC. Painted wood, from Third Intermediate period, uncertain provenance, probably region of Thebes

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"Journeying through the 7th Century BC: A Glimpse into Ancient Civilizations" Step back in time to the 7th century BC, a period of great cultural and historical significance. From Peru to Assyria, this era witnessed remarkable developments that shaped our world today. In Peru, the Chavin Stele captivates with its intricate drawings. The Raimondi stele reveals a chieftain adorned with symbols of power and authority, providing insights into ancient Peruvian society. Homer's epic tale, "The Odyssey, " takes us on an adventure as Odysseus faces shipwreck and battles mythical creatures. Willy Pogany's captivating drawing from 1918 brings this timeless story to life. An Assyrian residential complex visual reconstruction offers a glimpse into their advanced architectural prowess. These grand structures showcase their sophisticated urban planning skills. Ditamenpaankh's Shawabty Box showcases exquisite craftsmanship from ancient Egypt during this period. Painted wood depicts scenes of daily life, reflecting the beliefs and customs of that time. A bearded male worshipper statue transports us to Mesopotamia circa 650 BC. This powerful representation symbolizes devotion and spirituality prevalent in ancient societies. Exploring maps is like unraveling history itself; an unknown creator crafted a detailed map showcasing Assyria, Chaldea, and adjacent countries in 1890 – offering geographical context for these civilizations' interactions. Greek art flourished during this era too. The Nessos Painter's depiction of Hercules battling Centaur Setos on Corinthian pottery exemplifies Greek mythology's enduring influence on artistry throughout centuries. Moulded bricks from the Ishtar Gate transport us to Babylon where lions and mushrushu creatures guard entrances - testaments to Babylonian artistic achievements during this epoch. Ruins of Urartu fortress stand tall in Bastam, West Azerbaijan – remnants from a bygone era.