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Assyrian King Ashurbanipal Hunt Nineveh Relief PLAQUE (2 sizes available)
Item No. 2004
Reproduction of Original based on an ancient artifact housed at the British Museum, London, 645 B.C.
From Ashurbanipal Palace, Nineveh
This fragment from a wall originally found in the Assyrian palace of Nineveh depicts King Ashurbanipal as
part of a larger scene hunting wild asses with the help of hounds. These animals were considered a
nuisance and their killing was a meritorious activity suitable for the king. Ashurbanipal reigned at a time
when the Assyrian empire was at its zenith. He waged wars against the Elamites, defeating them in
several occasions and also quelled revolts in Babylon thus keeping the empire under his firm control. After
his reign however, the Assyrian empire fell apart in the span of twenty years.
Made of cast stone.
11 lbs. Dim: 17.5"W x 14.5"h (45 x 37cm) SMALL 22 lbs. 27.5"W x 22"H (70 x 56cm) LARGE
$69.99 $249.00
Item No. 2004
Reproduction of Original based on an ancient artifact housed at the British Museum, London, 645 B.C.
From Ashurbanipal Palace, Nineveh
This fragment from a wall originally found in the Assyrian palace of Nineveh depicts King Ashurbanipal as
part of a larger scene hunting wild asses with the help of hounds. These animals were considered a
nuisance and their killing was a meritorious activity suitable for the king. Ashurbanipal reigned at a time
when the Assyrian empire was at its zenith. He waged wars against the Elamites, defeating them in
several occasions and also quelled revolts in Babylon thus keeping the empire under his firm control. After
his reign however, the Assyrian empire fell apart in the span of twenty years.
Made of cast stone.
11 lbs. Dim: 17.5"W x 14.5"h (45 x 37cm) SMALL 22 lbs. 27.5"W x 22"H (70 x 56cm) LARGE
$69.99 $249.00
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