31 Assyrian Art

Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker provide a description, historical perspective, and analysis of Ashurbanipal Hunting Lions from the North Palace, Ninevah, Assyrian.

Ashurbanipal Hunting Lions, gypsum hall relief from the North Palace, Ninevah, c. 645–635 BCE, excavated by H. Rassam beginning in 1853 (British Museum)