Assyrian Collection (#5)

Furniture plaque carved in relief with lion-headed figure, c. 8th-7th century B. C. (ivory)
3900048 Furniture plaque carved in relief with lion-headed figure, c.8th-7th century B.C. (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian, (7th century BC); 10.5x5.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Head of a female figure, c. 8th-7th century B. C. (ivory)
3900043 Head of a female figure, c.8th-7th century B.C. (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian, (7th century BC); 5x3.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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The palaces of Nimroud [Calah] restored, 1853 (lithograph)
3899808 The palaces of Nimroud [Calah] restored, 1853 (lithograph) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); New York Public Library

Head of a female figure, c. 8th century B. C. (ivory)
3900044 Head of a female figure, c.8th century B.C. (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian, (7th century BC); 4.2x3.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Huntsmen with gazelle, hare and birds (Khorsabad), 1853 (lithograph)
3899811 Huntsmen with gazelle, hare and birds (Khorsabad), 1853 (lithograph) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); New York Public Library

Relief: Assyrian soldier conducting captives across the water, c
3525774 Relief: Assyrian soldier conducting captives across the water, c.668-627 BC (gypsum alabaster) by Neo-Assyrian, (7th century BC); 51.6x46.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The wooden gates of Shalmaneser III with bands of relief decoration in bronze (bronze)
2959457 The wooden gates of Shalmaneser III with bands of relief decoration in bronze (bronze) by Assyrian, (9th century BC); out of copyright

Third Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1858 (engraving)
2963354 Third Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1858 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Painted Bricks that made bright an Assyrian Palace (colour litho)
3099391 Painted Bricks that made bright an Assyrian Palace (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Painted Bricks that made bright an Assyrian Palace)

Majestic Palaces of Ancient Assyrias Great Capital Nineveh as it was more than twenty-five centuries ago (colour litho)
3099418 Majestic Palaces of Ancient Assyrias Great Capital Nineveh as it was more than twenty-five centuries ago (colour litho) by European School

Slab with Six-Winged Goddess, Tell Halaf (basalt)
1218756 Slab with Six-Winged Goddess, Tell Halaf (basalt) by Syrian; 69x37x23 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; (add.info)

Additions to the Assyrian sculptures at the British Museum: part of the garden, with lions, taken from the North Palace of Kouyunjik, discovered in 1854 by Mr Hormuzd Rassam, oriental, art, artwork

Cuneiform script, ancient Assyria (chromolitho)
1093608 Cuneiform script, ancient Assyria (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cuneiform script, ancient Assyria)

Many Folk Misfitz - Assyria - Arab Girl. early 20th century

Ashurbanipal feasting with his queen, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub
3614214 Ashurbanipal feasting with his queen, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Ashurbanipal feasting with his queen Libbuli-Aaarrat)

Sargon II capturing the Syro-Hittite city of Carchemish on the Upper Euphrates
3614203 Sargon II capturing the Syro-Hittite city of Carchemish on the Upper Euphrates, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

A female prisoner and camel, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh
2963355 A female prisoner and camel, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

First Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1849 (engraving)
2963353 First Side of Obelisk, illustration from Monuments of Nineveh, 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Asirios y Babilonios (colour litho)
2810736 Asirios y Babilonios (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asirios y Babilonios)

Champleve furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a winged youth, c. 700 BC (ivory)
3525786 Champlevefurniture or cosmetic box plaque with a winged youth, c. 700 BC (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian, (7th century BC); 5.9 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Openwork furniture plaque with two sphinxes, c. 800 BC (ivory, gold foil)
3525783 Openwork furniture plaque with two sphinxes, c.800 BC (ivory, gold foil) by Neo-Assyrian, (9th century BC); 6.4x10.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Syria)

The obelisk (engraving)
3626439 The obelisk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The obelisk. The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III, now in the British Museum)

Ruines d un temple assyrien (engraving)
3625893 Ruines d un temple assyrien (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruines d un temple assyrien)

Paris, Les nouvelles salles du musee Dieulafoy au Louvre (engraving)
3623933 Paris, Les nouvelles salles du musee Dieulafoy au Louvre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris)

Musee assyrien au Louvre, Bas-relief de la premiere salle (engraving)
3644501 Musee assyrien au Louvre, Bas-relief de la premiere salle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musee assyrien au Louvre)

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Wall relief of Gilgamesh from the ruins of Dur-Sharrukin, capital city of the Assyrians at the time of King Sargon II
3647838 Wall relief of Gilgamesh from the ruins of Dur-Sharrukin, capital city of the Assyrians at the time of King Sargon II (engraving) by German School

Ancient Assyrian dwellings (engraving)
3646993 Ancient Assyrian dwellings (engraving) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Assyrian dwellings)

Gateway to an Assyrian palace (coloured engraving)
3630000 Gateway to an Assyrian palace (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gateway to an Assyrian palace)

The Oath of Semiramis, c. 1623-24 (oil on copper)
1217970 The Oath of Semiramis, c. 1623-24 (oil on copper) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); 51.2x70.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian

Rectangular Chaldaean Temple (engraving)
672434 Rectangular Chaldaean Temple (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez, Charles (1835-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rectangular Chaldaean Temple)

Lion from the palace of Assurnazirpal, Nimroud, British Museum (engraving)
672427 Lion from the palace of Assurnazirpal, Nimroud, British Museum (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez

Bronze lion, from Khorsabad, Louvre (engraving)
672425 Bronze lion, from Khorsabad, Louvre (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez, Charles (1835-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronze lion, from Khorsabad, Louvre)

The Fall of Nineveh, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations
STC357962 The Fall of Nineveh, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910-15 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sennacherib)

Interior of the Palace of Nineveh, illustration from Hutchinson
IL335172 Interior of the Palace of Nineveh, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jewellery from Khorsabad, Iraq (agate)
XIR241535 Jewellery from Khorsabad, Iraq (agate) by Mesopotamian; Louvre, Paris, France; out of copyright

Relief depicting two griffins, from Arslan Tash (Hadatu) (ivory)
XIR197276 Relief depicting two griffins, from Arslan Tash (Hadatu) (ivory) by Phoenician, (7th century BC); National Museum, Aleppo, Syria; (add.info.: Arslan Tash, ancient Hadutu)

Ashurbanipal offering lions in sacrifice
LLM454238 Ashurbanipal offering lions in sacrifice by Baixeras-Verdaguer, Dionisio (1862-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ashurbanipal offering lions in sacrifice)

Cylinder seal of an Elamite royal guard in the service of a Sumerian king
XIR391159 Cylinder seal of an Elamite royal guard in the service of a Sumerian king by Elamite, (13th century BC); Louvre, Paris

Bulls and horses (chromolitho)
2782730 Bulls and horses (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bulls and horses. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

An old Assyrian cuneiform tablet, from the merchant colony at Kanesh in Cappadocia
1764788 An old Assyrian cuneiform tablet, from the merchant colony at Kanesh in Cappadocia, demanding payment of overdue accounts

Cylinder seal with scorpion-man and modern impression, c
5049873 Cylinder seal with scorpion-man and modern impression, c.8th-7th century BC (quartz, crypto-crystalline) by Neo-Assyrian, (7th century BC); 4 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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The Assyrians, an ancient civilization of Mesopotamia, were known for their grandeur and power. With the mighty Assyrian king in his chariot leading the way, they conquered vast territories and established a formidable empire. The Winged Assyrian Bull, a symbol of strength and protection, guarded the entrance to their cities like the magnificent Ishtar Gate. Their artistic prowess is evident in the intricate Babylonian wall tiles that adorned their palaces and temples. These beautifully crafted tiles depicted scenes such as the thrilling Assyrian Lion Hunt or even historical events like The Fall of Babylon by John Martin. As we explore this rich history, we come across fascinating aspects like Ancient Assyrian Costume – garments that reflected their culture and identity. Maps from centuries ago reveal how they believed Eden and Mount Ararat were part of their lands. However, it was not just glory for the Assyrians; they faced challenges too. The Medes of ancient times posed a threat to their dominance but couldn't extinguish their spirit entirely. Today, remnants of this once-mighty civilization can be found in archaeological sites scattered across modern-day Iraq. These artifacts serve as reminders of an era when the Assyrians reigned supreme – leaving behind a legacy that continues to captivate us with its splendor and intrigue.