Relief panelca, Assyrian, 883–859 B.C.
This panel from the Northwest Palace at Nimrud (ancient Kalhu) depicts a winged supernatural figure. Such figures appear throughout the palace, sometimes flanking either the figure of the Assyrian king or a stylized “sacred tree.” The reliefs were painted, but today almost none of the original pigment survives. However, the reliefs themselves retain incredible detail, including intricate incised designs on many of the figures’ clothing.
Gypsum alabaster
Dimensions: 90 ½ x 73 5/8 x 2 ¼ in. (229.9 x 187 x 5.7 cm)
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue
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I thot Oliver Cromwell died
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*planet explodes* *removes one earbud* what
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gorgeous girls adore the moon
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this adrienne rich excerpt, always always
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yoshitomo nara “walk on” flip clock (2001)
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Ceramic Mirrors by Mithe Espelt, France circa 1960
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miffy keychain scan by beadsbybelle
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august is like the sunday night of summer
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the fact that we need 8 hours of sleep is ridiculous we should only need 4 and the other 4 should be used to be cozy in your bed and rub your legs together like a cricket and listen to music and think about your little scenarios
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