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Collection of three carved ivories
Unknown artist, c. 8th century BC
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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Title of artwork, date
Collection of three carved ivories, c. 8th century BC
Date supported
1966
Medium and material
Ivory
Gifted by
British School of Archaeology, Iraq
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