Ancient Ivory Piece of Man Carrying Lioness

Description:
Ivory piece depicting a man carrying on his shoulder a lioness and holding an ibex by its horn. Found at Nimrud, datable to the 8th century B.C.
Additional Information: sculpture; man; walking; lion; antelope
Category Sculpture
Reference Number 01160
Maker/Artist Nimrud; Iraq
Materials Ivory



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