Assyrian Lion Hunt Reliefs, The

Synopsis
This DVD examines the lion hunt reliefs in the British Museum which were created around 645 BC, when the Assyrian empire was at its height and once decorated the walls of King Ashurbanipal’s palace in Nineveh. Museum curators and experts from a variety of fields explain the significance of these alabaster reliefs, their context, discovery and aesthetic value.
Series
Masterpieces of the British Museum
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2006
Subjects
Archaeology; Art; History
Keywords
ancient civilisations; history of art; Assyria

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 0 NTSC
Price
£9.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
30 minutes
Year
2012

Production Company

Name

Fulmar Television and Film

Phone
029 204 55000

Publisher

Name

British Museum Press

Address
38 Russell Square
London
WC1B 3QQ

Distributor

Name

British Museum Store

Web
http://www.britishmuseumshoponline.org/icat/shoponline External site opens in new window
Name

Quantum Leap

Notes
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