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Walker Gallery, Assyrian Gallery
"Assyria to America" examines the ancient and modern histories of 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½â€™s six reliefs from ancient Nimrud.
Selected Works
"Head of Ashurnasirpal II from Kalhu (Nimrud)," ca. 875–860 B.C.E. gypsum. 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ Museum of Art.
"Relief of Winged Spirit or Apkallu," Assyrian, ca. 875–860 B.C.E. from Kalhu (Nimrud). 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ Museum of Art.
About
Assyria to America examines the ancient and modern histories of 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½’s six reliefs from ancient Nimrud bringing them together, for the first time in their 150-year history at 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½, with ivory furniture inlays, cuneiform tablets, cylinder seals, and palace vessels to explore the sumptuous sensory experiences and vibrant court life of the Neo-Assyrian empire.
Critical support for the Assyrian Collection at the 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ Museum of Art is provided by the Yadgar Family Endowment.
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