Relief Fragment of King Ashurnasirpal II
883 BC - 859 BC
Gypsum
Nimrud (ancient Kalhu)
60 cm x 57 cm x 15.5 cm
Gypsum
Nimrud (ancient Kalhu)
60 cm x 57 cm x 15.5 cm
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Discussion Questions
Use the questions provided to guide your examination of the artifact.
Aside from the cap, what other evidence is there to suggest that this is an image of a king?
Do you think it was common for a king to wear jewelry and make-up?
Why do you think an image of the king was placed in a room used for purification ceremonies?