Assyria, Nimrud, polychrome glazed terracotta tile, 9th cent BC.

Detail of a polychrome glazed tile. An Assyrian king holding a gold bowl and a bow, and with sword in his belt, is followed by attendants.

 

Assyrian tile from Kalhu (Nimrud), c.875-850.

The British Museum, London

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