Assyrian reliefs depicting Ashurbanipal and warriors in their camp at Nineveh (Kuyuryick). London, British Museum
1924
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1924
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white photo of carved stone slabs. Two rows of figures stand shoulder-to-shoulder, holding spears and bows. Palm trees line the background, and the carvings show muscles, armor, and fierce expressions. Some figures kneel or crouch, while others stand tall, as if ready for battle. The carvings are deeply cut into the stone, giving them a bold, three-dimensional look. The photo itself is old, with faded edges and a handwritten date in the corner. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more original pieces like this.
