Classification(s)
- Sculpture
- Architectural
- Reproduction
Four Headless Prisoners (I)
CultureAssyrian
PeriodNeo-Assyrian
DateMid-late 9th century BCE
MediumResin
Label TextA horse-drawn chariot with soldiers enters from the right after a battle (exhibited in the Museum’s stairwell). At the far left, other horses are being groomed, while four prisoners are led before an official. These four may have been executed following the meeting, since Assyrian soldiers are shown carrying off four bearded heads.
DescriptionModern painted resin cast of plaster copy (British Museum, London original 124553/124550)Cast by: Adam Aja (2012-2017)
Painted by: Sarah Milton
Cast of: 1890.7.18
Joins with 1902.15.18.R
Kalhu (modern Nimrud, Iraq)
Northwest palace, Room B, Slab 7-6 (top)
Supplemental Information
Object number1890.7.18.R
Collections
- Mesopotamia
Exhibitions
On View
On view
