The Lion Hunt of Ashurbanipal – Poster, Wrapped Canvas, Framed Print. In ancient Assyria, Lion Hunting was a sport reserved for Kings. Symbolic of the Rulers power and duty to protect and fight for his people, the palace reliefs are considered as the supreme masterpieces of Assyrian art. Created around 645 – 635 BC, the sculpted reliefs were displayed with pride throughout Ashurbanipal’s palace at Nineveh (outskirts of Mosul, modern day Northern Iraq). Lions were possibly even raised in captivity for the sole purpose of sport killing as several reliefs indicate the lions being released from cages in an arena, rather than being hunted in the wild. Ashurbanipal is famous for his impressive collection of cuneiform clay tablets discovered in 1849 at his Royal Library of Nineveh in which we owe the majority of our knowledge to this time period to. Amongst the 30,000 clay tablets were writings on medicine, astronomy, literature, prayers, incantations and hymns to their Anunnaki Gods and Goddesses and perhaps most importantly, the original Enuma Elish creation story and the story of how Anunnaki Engineer, Enki, created the first human; Adamu/Adapa. Hang a piece of history in your living or office space with our premium quality ancient wall art inspired by 250,000 years of human history and culture. Choose from 3 different styles of print with our classic poster, wrapped canvas or luxury framed print. We use only the highest quality museum grade materials for all of our items, and with our 100+ year guarantee we are certain that your print will not fade or discolor over time. With a combination of over 16,000,000 colors, our stunning wall art makes the perfect centre piece for any room of your choosing. We use eco friendly non toxic inks which are safe for both adults and children and pets! And we use environmentally friendly packaging materials on all deliveries where possible. Size Guide Canvas Prints. Frame Width 1.5 (38mm). 40″ x 30″ (101.6 x 76.2 cm). 32″ x 24″ (81.3 x 61 cm). 24″ x 18″ (61 x 45.7 cm). 16″ x 12″ (40.6 x 30.4 cm). 12″ x 10″ (30.4 x 25.4 cm). Size Guide Posters & Framed Prints. A0: 46.8 x 33.1 Inch (118.9 x 84.1 cm). A1: 33.1 x 23.4 Inch (84.1 x 59.4 cm). A2: 23.4 x 16.5 Inch (59.4 x 42 cm). A3: 16.5 x 11.7 Inch (42 x 29.7 cm). A4: 11.7 x 8.3 Inch (29.7 x 21 cm). Poster, Canvas or Framed Prints. 5 Classic Sizes Available. Printed & Cured via UV Lightbar Technology. 100+ Year Guarantee. Museum Grade Quality. Printed with Eco-Friendly Inks. This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “babylonartprints” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Size: White Frame A1 33 x 23 Inches
- Width (Inches): Varies
- Artist: Unknown
- Colour: Grey
- Subject: Hunting
- Style: Ancient Art
- Listed By: Artist
- Personalise: No
- Originality: Limited Edition Print
- Height (Inches): Varies
- Printing Technique: Giclée & Iris Printing
- Medium: Giclee & Iris Print
- Date of Creation: Made to Order
- Print Surface: Poster, Canvas, Paper
- Year: Made to Order
- Features: Canvas, Framed Print, Poster, Wrapped Canvas, Acrylic Perspex Cover, UV & Dust Protection, Quality Checked, European Kiln Dried Knotless Pine Wood, High Quality Substrate, UV Lightbar Curing Technology, Satin Finished Frames, Choose from 3 Frame Colors, Museum Grade Materials, Black, White or Natural Wood Frame, 100 Year Guarantee, Framed, Matted