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Dedication To His Excellency the right honorable Sir Stratford Canning, G.C.B. Her Mejesty's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary at the Sublime Porte, to whom the Nation is indebted for the Assyrian remains in the British Museum …

Dedication To His Excellency the right honorable Sir Stratford Canning...

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The king standing over the prostrate bull.

The king standing over the prostrate bull.

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The king in the chariot before a besieged city.
Fugitives crossing a river to a castle.

Fugitives crossing a river to a castle.

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The siege of a city. - Public domain vintage map
Warriors in armour fighting in chariots.

Warriors in armour fighting in chariots.

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Ornaments [on the robes of a eunuch].

Ornaments [on the robes of a eunuch].

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Embarcation of chariot and warriors preparing to cross a river.

Embarcation of chariot and warriors preparing to cross a river.

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Monuments of Nineveh - A lion hunt.

Monuments of Nineveh - A lion hunt.

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The king performing a religious ceremony.

The king performing a religious ceremony.

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Two winged figures wearing the horned cap.

Two winged figures wearing the horned cap.

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A subject people bringing tribute.

A subject people bringing tribute.

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Embroidery on the breast of a king.

Embroidery on the breast of a king.

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Triumphal return of Assyrian warriors from battle.

Triumphal return of Assyrian warriors from battle.

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Winged figures kneelling before the sacred tree. (Nimroud) [Calah]

Winged figures kneelling before the sacred tree. (Nimroud) [Calah]

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Monuments of Nineveh - The seige of a castle.

Monuments of Nineveh - The seige of a castle.

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Embroidery on the upper part of the robe of a king.

Embroidery on the upper part of the robe of a king.

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The king hunting the wild bull.

The king hunting the wild bull.

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Assyrian warriors on horseback.

Assyrian warriors on horseback.

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Ornaments [on the robe of a King]: 1. Lion contending with two wild bulls ; 2. Gazelle between two griffins ; 3. Lappet of a king's tiara.

Ornaments [on the robe of a King]: 1. Lion contending with two wild bu...

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Monuments of Nineveh - Assyrian warriors in battle.

Monuments of Nineveh - Assyrian warriors in battle.

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The king before a besieged castle -- the battering-ram making a breach in the walls.

The king before a besieged castle -- the battering-ram making a breach...

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A winged human-headed bull. (Nimroud) [Calah].

A winged human-headed bull. (Nimroud) [Calah].

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The king before the walls of a besieged city.

The king before the walls of a besieged city.

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Monuments of Nineveh - Warriors pursuing a wild bull.

Monuments of Nineveh - Warriors pursuing a wild bull.

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Triumphal return of the king from battle.

Triumphal return of the king from battle.

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Winged figure carrying a wild goat ; Winged figure carrying a stag.

Winged figure carrying a wild goat ; Winged figure carrying a stag.

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Ornaments on the robes of figures. (Nimroud) [Calah]

Ornaments on the robes of figures. (Nimroud) [Calah]

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Warriors in mail before a besieged city.

Warriors in mail before a besieged city.

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Embroidery on the upper part of the robe of a king.

Embroidery on the upper part of the robe of a king.

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Winged figure holding a branch;  A king in his robes.

Winged figure holding a branch; A king in his robes.

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[Title page] The monuments of Nineveh, from drawings made on the spot. By Austen Henry Layard, Esq., D.C.L. Illustrated in one hundred plates.

[Title page] The monuments of Nineveh, from drawings made on the spot....

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A winged human-headed lion. (Nimroud) [Calah].

A winged human-headed lion. (Nimroud) [Calah].

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The king seated on his throne attended by eunuchs and winged figures.

The king seated on his throne attended by eunuchs and winged figures.

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The fore-parts of two human-headed lions with human arms.

The fore-parts of two human-headed lions with human arms.

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Hall in Assyrian palace, restored.

Hall in Assyrian palace, restored.

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Monuments of Nineveh - King  crossing a river.

Monuments of Nineveh - King crossing a river.

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Monuments of Nineveh - Warriors fighting in chariots.

Monuments of Nineveh - Warriors fighting in chariots.

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Prisoners brought before the king.

Prisoners brought before the king.

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Winged figure ; Nisroch or the eagle headed divinity.

Winged figure ; Nisroch or the eagle headed divinity.

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Kengavar [Kangāvar]. Plan général de la ville.

Kengavar [Kangāvar]. Plan général de la ville.

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Tak-i Bostan. Bas-relief, chasse aux cerfs.
Ispahan [Isfahān]. Chapiteau sassanide.
Carte des itinéraires suivis dans la Turquie d'Asie et la Perse par l'Ambassade française.

Carte des itinéraires suivis dans la Turquie d'Asie et la Perse par l'...

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Tak-i Bostan. Une des figures de la chasse aux sangliers (grandeur de l'exécution.)

Tak-i Bostan. Une des figures de la chasse aux sangliers (grandeur de ...

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Tak-i Bostan. Figures comprises dans la voûte no. 1
Tak-i Bostan. Détails des ornements de la façade.
Bi-Sutoun. Plan des abords des ruines de Bi-Sutoun.

Bi-Sutoun. Plan des abords des ruines de Bi-Sutoun.

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Tak-i Bostan. Vue générale; Plan du monument.

Tak-i Bostan. Vue générale; Plan du monument.

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Kengavar [Kangāvar]. Parallele des temples de Kengavar et de Palmyre.
Bi-Sutoun. Bas-relief B.

Bi-Sutoun. Bas-relief B.

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Hamadān. Inscription du mont Elvend.

Hamadān. Inscription du mont Elvend.

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Tak-i Bostan. Bas-relief de la voûte no. 2
Bi-Sutoun. Vue géométrale des bas-reliefs.

Bi-Sutoun. Vue géométrale des bas-reliefs.

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Bi-Sutoun. Chapiteau sassinide.

Bi-Sutoun. Chapiteau sassinide.

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Tak-i Bostan. Bas-relief, chasse aux sangliers.
Tak-i Bostan. Coupe sur la voûte no. 1
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Tak-i Bostan. Élevation générale. (Planche double.)
Tak-i Bostan. Bas-relief de la voûte no. 1

Tak-i Bostan. Bas-relief de la voûte no. 1

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Hamadān. Vue du rocher sur lequel sont gravées les inscriptions; District d'Hamadân.
Ispahan [Isfahān]. Chapiteau sassanide.
Kengavar [Kangāvar]. Plan et élévation de l'enceinte extérieur du temple.
Kengavar [Kangāvar]. Vue du temple.

Kengavar [Kangāvar]. Vue du temple.

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Tak-i Bostan. Plan général de la plaine de Kirmanschah [Kirmānshāh].
Kengavar [Kangāvar]. Détails de l'enceinte.
[Title page] A second series of the Monuments of Nineveh; including bas-reliefs from the palace of Sennacherib and bronzes from the ruins of Nimroud. From drawings made on the spot, during a second expedition to Assyria, by Austen Henry Layard, M.P.

[Title page] A second series of the Monuments of Nineveh; including ba...

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Attendants bringing vases &c. to a banquet ; A castle taken by assault. (From the centre ruins, Nimroud [Calah])

Attendants bringing vases &c. to a banquet ; A castle taken by assault...

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King seated on his throne, within the walls of a captured city, including three houses and seven tents. [Quyunjik]

King seated on his throne, within the walls of a captured city, includ...

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Plans of buildings excavated at Nimroud [Calah] and Kouyunjik [Quyunjik].

Plans of buildings excavated at Nimroud [Calah] and Kouyunjik [Quyunji...

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The king in his chariot and horsemen ascending mountains (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik].

The king in his chariot and horsemen ascending mountains (Kouyunjik) [...

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Assyrian horsemen pursuing an enemy.

Assyrian horsemen pursuing an enemy.

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Head of a winged figure wearing a diadem.

Head of a winged figure wearing a diadem.

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Outline of the mound at Nimroud [Calah].

Outline of the mound at Nimroud [Calah].

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Sheep and goats taken from a conquered nation.  (From the centre ruins, Nimroud [Calah])

Sheep and goats taken from a conquered nation. (From the centre ruins...

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The invasion of a mountainous country. [Quyunjik]

The invasion of a mountainous country. [Quyunjik]

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A battle in a forest. [Quyunjik]

A battle in a forest. [Quyunjik]

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Ornaments: 1. Ostriches ;  2. Man holding two wild goats ;  3. Winged bull ;  4. [Man holding a gazelle or wild goat; two winged figures before the sacred tree]

Ornaments: 1. Ostriches ; 2. Man holding two wild goats ; 3. Winged ...

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Monuments of Nineveh - Obelisk - first side.

Monuments of Nineveh - Obelisk - first side.

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Painted ornaments from Nimroud [Calah].

Painted ornaments from Nimroud [Calah].

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Assyrian horseman pursuing a man on a camel. (From the centre ruins, Nimroud [Calah])

Assyrian horseman pursuing a man on a camel. (From the centre ruins, N...

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A city taken by assault - Prisoners driven away. [Quyunjik]

A city taken by assault - Prisoners driven away. [Quyunjik]

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Ornaments from dresses [of winged figures, of king].

Ornaments from dresses [of winged figures, of king].

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Ivories. [Ivory objects found at Nimroud [Calah]].

Ivories. [Ivory objects found at Nimroud [Calah]].

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Siege of the city. Warriors cutting down palm trees. (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik]

Siege of the city. Warriors cutting down palm trees. (Kouyunjik) [Quyu...

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A female prisoner and camels - part of the spoil. [Continuation of the preceding subject]

A female prisoner and camels - part of the spoil. [Continuation of the...

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Human figure with head of a lion [Quyunjik];  King placing his foot of the neck of a captive [Calah]; Two women riding on a mule [Quyunjik].

Human figure with head of a lion [Quyunjik]; King placing his foot of...

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King seated on his throne within a castle ; Assault of a castle.

King seated on his throne within a castle ; Assault of a castle.

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Ornaments drawing, Iran, Assyrian

Ornaments drawing, Iran, Assyrian

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A. Idols and captives from a conquered Nation [Calah]; B. Fisherman in a lake. (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik]

A. Idols and captives from a conquered Nation [Calah]; B. Fisherman in...

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Objects in stone and baked clay, continued.

Objects in stone and baked clay, continued.

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An Assyrian army passing through a mountainous country. (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik].

An Assyrian army passing through a mountainous country. (Kouyunjik) [Q...

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Painted ornaments from Nimroud [Calah].

Painted ornaments from Nimroud [Calah].

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Monuments of Nineveh - Ornaments from dresses.

Monuments of Nineveh - Ornaments from dresses.

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Monuments of Nineveh - Obelisk - fourth  side.

Monuments of Nineveh - Obelisk - fourth side.

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A battle in a mountainous country. [Quyunjik]

A battle in a mountainous country. [Quyunjik]

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Burning and sack of a city  (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik]

Burning and sack of a city (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik]

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The assault and sack of a city. [Quyunjik]

The assault and sack of a city. [Quyunjik]

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Female captives brought to the conquerrors. (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik].

Female captives brought to the conquerrors. (Kouyunjik) [Quyunjik].

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Ivories. [Ivory objects found at Nimroud [Calah]]

Ivories. [Ivory objects found at Nimroud [Calah]]

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