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The Sargon Vase. Neo-Assyrian, 8th BCE. From Nimrud, northern Iraq. Although it comes from the palace of King Ashurnasirpal II (reigned 883-859 BC), it actually dates to a later period. A cuneiform inscription on it reads: 'Palace of Sargon King of Assyria', hence its modern name. The inscription is accompanied by an engraving of a lion. The jar has no close parallels either in Assyria or in neighbouring areas. It may be of Phoenician origin, and the cuneiform inscription may have been added for its new Assyrian owner. H. 8.5 cm; w. (at handles): 6.2 cm. Inv. AN 90952.

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART180508

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3708px × 4708px

Photo Credit © The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY

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8th century BCE

Assyrian (c.1350-612 BCE)

Cuneiform script

Neo-Assyrian (883–612 BCE)

Palace of Ashurnasirpal II, Nimrud, Iraq

Sargon II (721-705 BCE), Assur