Royal Lion Hunt on Chariot
Assyrian, ca. 645 - 635 BC.
The king (recognizable by his distinctive hat) rides around the arena on a chariot shoots lions with arrows. His attendants fend off a lion that is attacking from behind.
Exhibited in the British Museum, London.
The king (recognizable by his distinctive hat) rides around the arena on a chariot shoots lions with arrows. His attendants fend off a lion that is attacking from behind.
Exhibited in the British Museum, London.
Uploaded by Thamis.
Original illustration by Jan van der Crabben (Photographer).
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