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Prisoners brought before the king.

Prisoners brought before the king.

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Warriors ascending a mountain to a besieged city. [Quyunjik]

Warriors ascending a mountain to a besieged city. [Quyunjik]

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Monuments of Nineveh - Obelisk - second side.

Monuments of Nineveh - Obelisk - second side.

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Ivories. [Ivory objects found at Nimroud [Calah]]

Ivories. [Ivory objects found at Nimroud [Calah]]

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Objects in stone and baked clay.

Objects in stone and baked clay.

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Triumphal return of Assyrian warriors from battle.

Triumphal return of Assyrian warriors from battle.

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Winged figures kneelling before the sacred tree. (Nimroud) [Calah]

Winged figures kneelling before the sacred tree. (Nimroud) [Calah]

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Painted ornaments from Nimroud [Calah].

Painted ornaments from Nimroud [Calah].

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Assyrian horseman pursuing a man on a camel. (From the centre ruins, Nimroud [Calah])

Assyrian horseman pursuing a man on a camel. (From the centre ruins, N...

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A city taken by assault - Prisoners driven away. [Quyunjik]

A city taken by assault - Prisoners driven away. [Quyunjik]

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Ornaments from dresses [of winged figures, of king].

Ornaments from dresses [of winged figures, of king].

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Pottery &c. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Pottery &c. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Monuments of Nineveh - The seige of a castle.

Monuments of Nineveh - The seige of a castle.

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Embroidery on the upper part of the robe of a king.

Embroidery on the upper part of the robe of a king.

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Ivories. [Ivory objects found at Nimroud [Calah]].

Ivories. [Ivory objects found at Nimroud [Calah]].

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Siege of the city. Warriors cutting down palm trees. (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik]

Siege of the city. Warriors cutting down palm trees. (Kouyunjik) [Quyu...

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A female prisoner and camels - part of the spoil. [Continuation of the preceding subject]

A female prisoner and camels - part of the spoil. [Continuation of the...

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Human figure with head of a lion [Quyunjik];  King placing his foot of the neck of a captive [Calah]; Two women riding on a mule [Quyunjik].

Human figure with head of a lion [Quyunjik]; King placing his foot of...

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The king before a besieged castle -- the battering-ram making a breach in the walls.

The king before a besieged castle -- the battering-ram making a breach...

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A winged human-headed bull. (Nimroud) [Calah].

A winged human-headed bull. (Nimroud) [Calah].

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Monuments of Nineveh - Warriors pursuing a wild bull.

Monuments of Nineveh - Warriors pursuing a wild bull.

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Triumphal return of the king from battle.

Triumphal return of the king from battle.

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Monuments of Nineveh - Ornaments from dresses.

Monuments of Nineveh - Ornaments from dresses.

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Monuments of Nineveh - Obelisk - fourth  side.

Monuments of Nineveh - Obelisk - fourth side.

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A battle in a mountainous country. [Quyunjik]

A battle in a mountainous country. [Quyunjik]

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Ornaments and arms (from the North-West Palace, Nimroud) [Northwest Palace, Calah].

Ornaments and arms (from the North-West Palace, Nimroud) [Northwest Pa...

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Painted bricks from the N.-W. Palace. ( Nimroud) [Calah].

Painted bricks from the N.-W. Palace. ( Nimroud) [Calah].

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Embarcation of chariot and warriors preparing to cross a river.

Embarcation of chariot and warriors preparing to cross a river.

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Monuments of Nineveh - A lion hunt.

Monuments of Nineveh - A lion hunt.

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The king performing a religious ceremony.

The king performing a religious ceremony.

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Plans of buildings excavated at Nimroud [Calah] and Kouyunjik [Quyunjik].

Plans of buildings excavated at Nimroud [Calah] and Kouyunjik [Quyunji...

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The king in his chariot and horsemen ascending mountains (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik].

The king in his chariot and horsemen ascending mountains (Kouyunjik) [...

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Assyrian horsemen pursuing an enemy.

Assyrian horsemen pursuing an enemy.

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Head of a winged figure wearing a diadem.

Head of a winged figure wearing a diadem.

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Two winged figures. (Nimroud) [Calah].
A subject people bringing tribute.
The king returning from battle. (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik]

The king returning from battle. (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik]

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Dedication To His Excellency the right honorable Sir Stratford Canning, G.C.B. Her Mejesty's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary at the Sublime Porte, to whom the Nation is indebted for the Assyrian remains in the British Museum …

Dedication To His Excellency the right honorable Sir Stratford Canning...

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The king standing over the prostrate bull.

The king standing over the prostrate bull.

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The king in the chariot before a besieged city.
Fugitives crossing a river to a castle.

Fugitives crossing a river to a castle.

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Warriors in armour fighting in chariots.

Warriors in armour fighting in chariots.

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Ornaments [on the robes of a eunuch].

Ornaments [on the robes of a eunuch].

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Attendants bringing vases &c. to a banquet ; A castle taken by assault. (From the centre ruins, Nimroud [Calah])

Attendants bringing vases &c. to a banquet ; A castle taken by assault...

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Two winged figures wearing the horned cap.

Two winged figures wearing the horned cap.

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A subject people bringing tribute.

A subject people bringing tribute.

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Embroidery on the breast of a king.

Embroidery on the breast of a king.

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Outline of the mound at Nimroud [Calah].

Outline of the mound at Nimroud [Calah].

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Sheep and goats taken from a conquered nation.  (From the centre ruins, Nimroud [Calah])

Sheep and goats taken from a conquered nation. (From the centre ruins...

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The invasion of a mountainous country. [Quyunjik]

The invasion of a mountainous country. [Quyunjik]

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A battle in a forest. [Quyunjik]

A battle in a forest. [Quyunjik]

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Ornaments: 1. Ostriches ;  2. Man holding two wild goats ;  3. Winged bull ;  4. [Man holding a gazelle or wild goat; two winged figures before the sacred tree]

Ornaments: 1. Ostriches ; 2. Man holding two wild goats ; 3. Winged ...

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Winged figure ; Nisroch or the eagle headed divinity.

Winged figure ; Nisroch or the eagle headed divinity.

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Monuments of Nineveh - Procession of the gods.

Monuments of Nineveh - Procession of the gods.

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An Assyrian army besieging a city. [Quyunjik]

An Assyrian army besieging a city. [Quyunjik]

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Enemies of the Assyrians taking refuge in ships. (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik]

Enemies of the Assyrians taking refuge in ships. (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik...

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Frontispiece. - Public domain dedication image

Frontispiece. - Public domain dedication image

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A winged human-headed lion. (Nimroud) [Calah].

A winged human-headed lion. (Nimroud) [Calah].

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The king seated on his throne attended by eunuchs and winged figures.

The king seated on his throne attended by eunuchs and winged figures.

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The fore-parts of two human-headed lions with human arms.

The fore-parts of two human-headed lions with human arms.

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Hall in Assyrian palace, restored.

Hall in Assyrian palace, restored.

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[Title page] A second series of the Monuments of Nineveh; including bas-reliefs from the palace of Sennacherib and bronzes from the ruins of Nimroud. From drawings made on the spot, during a second expedition to Assyria, by Austen Henry Layard, M.P.

[Title page] A second series of the Monuments of Nineveh; including ba...

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Ivories. [Ivory objects found at Nimroud [Calah]]

Ivories. [Ivory objects found at Nimroud [Calah]]

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Small objects in copper.  [Chiefly from Nimroud [Calah]].

Small objects in copper. [Chiefly from Nimroud [Calah]].

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Spoil of a captured city : eunuchs taking count. (From the centre ruins, Nimroud [Calah])

Spoil of a captured city : eunuchs taking count. (From the centre ruin...

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The king receiving prisoners. - Public domain dedication image

The king receiving prisoners. - Public domain dedication image

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The king receiving his vizir. (Nimroud) [Calah].  (From the centre ruins, Nimroud [Calah])

The king receiving his vizir. (Nimroud) [Calah]. (From the centre rui...

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Monuments of Nineveh - King  crossing a river.

Monuments of Nineveh - King crossing a river.

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Monuments of Nineveh - Warriors fighting in chariots.

Monuments of Nineveh - Warriors fighting in chariots.

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Glazed pottery from the tombs above the central Edifice, Nimroud [Calah].

Glazed pottery from the tombs above the central Edifice, Nimroud [Cala...

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Monuments of Nineveh - Obelisk - third side.

Monuments of Nineveh - Obelisk - third side.

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Monuments of Nineveh - Head of a eunuch.

Monuments of Nineveh - Head of a eunuch.

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List of the illustrations. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Winged females standing before the sacred tree. (Nimroud) [Calah]

Winged females standing before the sacred tree. (Nimroud) [Calah]

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Winged figure carrying a wild goat ; Winged figure carrying a stag.

Winged figure carrying a wild goat ; Winged figure carrying a stag.

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Ornaments on the robes of figures. (Nimroud) [Calah]

Ornaments on the robes of figures. (Nimroud) [Calah]

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[Title page] The monuments of Nineveh, from drawings made on the spot. By Austen Henry Layard, Esq., D.C.L. Illustrated in one hundred plates.

[Title page] The monuments of Nineveh, from drawings made on the spot....

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Warriors in mail before a besieged city.

Warriors in mail before a besieged city.

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Embroidery on the upper part of the robe of a king.

Embroidery on the upper part of the robe of a king.

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Burning and sack of a city  (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik]

Burning and sack of a city (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik]

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The assault and sack of a city. [Quyunjik]

The assault and sack of a city. [Quyunjik]

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Female captives brought to the conquerrors. (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik].

Female captives brought to the conquerrors. (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik].

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King hunting the lion  (from Nimroud) [Calah].

King hunting the lion (from Nimroud) [Calah].

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The king hunting the wild bull.

The king hunting the wild bull.

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Assyrian warriors on horseback.

Assyrian warriors on horseback.

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Ornaments [on the robe of a King]: 1. Lion contending with two wild bulls ; 2. Gazelle between two griffins ; 3. Lappet of a king's tiara.

Ornaments [on the robe of a King]: 1. Lion contending with two wild bu...

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Monuments of Nineveh - Assyrian warriors in battle.

Monuments of Nineveh - Assyrian warriors in battle.

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King seated on his throne within a castle ; Assault of a castle.

King seated on his throne within a castle ; Assault of a castle.

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Ornaments drawing, Iran, Assyrian

Ornaments drawing, Iran, Assyrian

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A. Idols and captives from a conquered Nation [Calah]; B. Fisherman in a lake. (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik]

A. Idols and captives from a conquered Nation [Calah]; B. Fisherman in...

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Objects in stone and baked clay, continued.

Objects in stone and baked clay, continued.

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An Assyrian army passing through a mountainous country. (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik].

An Assyrian army passing through a mountainous country. (Kouyunjik) [Q...

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Painted ornaments from Nimroud [Calah].

Painted ornaments from Nimroud [Calah].

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A. Two kings kneeling beneath the emblem of the deity ; B. A castle on the banks of a river.

A. Two kings kneeling beneath the emblem of the deity ; B. A castle on...

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Ornaments on the robes of figures. (Nimroud) [Calah].

Ornaments on the robes of figures. (Nimroud) [Calah].

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Ornaments and arms. (Nimroud) [Calah]

Ornaments and arms. (Nimroud) [Calah]

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Ivories. [Ivory objects found at Nimroud [Calah]]

Ivories. [Ivory objects found at Nimroud [Calah]]

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The king before the walls of a besieged city.

The king before the walls of a besieged city.

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King seated on his throne, within the walls of a captured city, including three houses and seven tents. [Quyunjik]

King seated on his throne, within the walls of a captured city, includ...

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The siege of a city. - Public domain vintage map
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