Collection of three carved ivories
Artist: Syrian
Location: Ipswich Museum
Date: circa 8th century BC
Materials: ivory
Gift:
Review number: 2228 (1966)
Provenance:
Excavated by Professor M.E.L.Mallowan, Fort Shalmaneser, Nimrud.
Description:
Part of decoration of elaborate pieces, brought to Assyria as tribute from Syria or Phoenicia: 1) Winged ram-headed sphinx infretted relief, 8 x 7 cm. 2) Bull in relief, L, 10 cm. 3) Engraved panel with alternating lotus flowers & lotus buds, 4 x 8 cm.
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