Assyrian Ashurnsirpal Wall Relief
Original in the British Museum
Assyrian Ashurnsirpal Relief from Nimrud, 865 B.C., can now be found at the British Museum. This beautiful example of Mesopotamian art depicts a ritual involving a tree. This large relief was positioned behind the king's throne. Another panel with the same scene was opposite the center doorway of the throne room. The king is shown twice, on either side of a symbolic tree. On the left and on the right is an apkallu.
This relief is made from compound stone with an antique sandstone finish, ready to hang, 24"W x 13"H.