Assyrian slab of archers and spearmen, from the Palace of Shur-Bari-Pal (BC. 668-626), at Nineveh. ca. 660 B.C.
1928
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1928
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This stone slab shows two warriors in action. One man holds a bow, aiming upward, while the other grips a spear. Their armor looks heavy, with detailed scales and sharp edges. The background has a rough, carved texture, almost like a wall. The carving style is stiff and angular, with little softness in the lines. This kind of relief was often used to decorate palaces in ancient times. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more artifacts like this.
