Sujet
The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III, Neo-Assyrian, c858-c824 BC. Artist: Unknown
Légende
Detail of the Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III, Neo-Assyrian, c858-c824 BC. Black limestone obelisk with relief sculptures glorifying the achievements of King Shalmaneser III and his chief minister. It lists their military campaigns of thirty-one years and the tribute they exacted from their neighbours, including camels and an elephant. There are five scenes of tribute. From the British Museum collection.
Date
858e siècle av. J.-C.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/CM Dixon
Notre référence
HRM19B75_374
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
50,0Mo (1,4Mo) / 43,2cm x 29,0cm / 5106 x 3424 (300dpi)