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Stone tablet with large crack in middle inscribed with Akkadian writing.

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Idol-quickening Instructions

6th Century BCE

Drawing of helmeted figures carrying statues.

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Cult statues in Assyrian relief

Iron Age, 8th Century BCE

Photograph of veiled woman facing viewer with only her eyes exposed.

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Muslim Woman in Veil

1934–1944

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The Voice of Yeshurun to the Hebrews

1921

Two finials engraved with designs and Hebrew inscription, with chains hanging down from bottom and hand-shaped sculpture on top.

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Torah Finials

1742

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Scribes Writing Lists

Late 8th Century BCE

Relief of rows of archers and soldiers with shields and spears.

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Conquest of Lachish Depicted on Relief of Sennacherib

700–681 BCE

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Sargon II, Khorsabad Summary Inscription

722–705 BCE

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Babylonian Chronicle, Entry for 598/97

598–597 BCE

Stone cube inscribed with cuneiform.

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Lot (puru), Assyria

Iron Age II, 9th Century BCE

Relief of figure on chair and figure reclining on sofa, surrounded by foliage, as several smaller figures wave fans, carry platters, and play instruments.

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Assurbanipal Feasting in Palace Garden

669–627 BCE

Wall relief showing three bare-headed musicians in tunics holding stringed instruments against their chests, with bearded soldier holding weapon behind them.

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Musicians in a Relief from Nineveh

Early 7th Century BCE