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Walker Gallery, Assyrian Gallery
"Assyria to America" examines the ancient and modern histories of 91ºÚÁÏ’s six reliefs from ancient Nimrud.
Selected Works
"Head of Ashurnasirpal II from Kalhu (Nimrud)," ca. 875–860 B.C.E. gypsum. 91ºÚÁÏ Museum of Art.
"Relief of Winged Spirit or Apkallu," Assyrian, ca. 875–860 B.C.E. from Kalhu (Nimrud). 91ºÚÁÏ Museum of Art.
About
Assyria to America examines the ancient and modern histories of 91ºÚÁÏ’s six reliefs from ancient Nimrud bringing them together, for the first time in their 150-year history at 91ºÚÁÏ, 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 91ºÚÁÏ Museum of Art is provided by the Yadgar Family Endowment.
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