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Relief of the palace of Ashurnasirpal II or Northwest Palace
Mesopotamian art. Assyrian. Relief of the palace of Ashurnasirpal II or Northwest Palace at Nimrud. Alabaster. Dated 883-859 B.C. It depicts the lion hunt. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany
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A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the "Relief of the Palace of Ashurnasirpal II or Northwest Palace," an exceptional piece of Mesopotamian art from the Assyrian period. This stunning alabaster relief, dated between 883-859 BC, is currently housed in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany. Depicting the thrilling lion hunt, this masterpiece showcases the intricate detail and artistry of ancient Assyrian craftsmanship. Bring the beauty and history of this Mesopotamian treasure into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints. Experience the rich culture and heritage of the Assyrian civilization like never before.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 18.5cm (11.9" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning alabaster relief dates back to the 9th century BC and is a testament to the artistic prowess of the Neo-Assyrian civilization. Discovered at the ancient city of Nimrud in Mesopotamia, Iraq, this relief is part of the Northwest Palace of Ashurnasirpal II. The palace, known for its intricate decorative sculptures, showcases the power and wealth of the Assyrian monarch. The relief depicts a thrilling scene of a lion hunt, a common motif in Assyrian art. Ashurnasirpal II himself is depicted as a charioteer, dressed in a long robe and wearing a flowing beard. He wears a tall, conical hat, a symbol of royalty. In one hand, he holds the reins of his chariot, while in the other, he raises a bow, ready to take aim at the wild beast. Behind him, a hunter on foot shoots an arrow at a charging lion. The lion's powerful muscles are on full display as it lunges towards the hunter, its teeth bared and claws extended. The hunter's determined expression and the muscular form of his body convey the intensity of the hunt. The relief also features other figures, including horses and men, all intricately sculpted and detailed. The use of alabaster adds to the relief's beauty, its smooth surface reflecting the light and highlighting the intricacies of the carving. This relief is now housed in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany, a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the ancient world. It provides a glimpse into the age of Ashurnasirpal II and the Neo-Assyrian civilization, a time of great artistic and cultural achievements.
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