The Balawat Gates of Ashurnasirpal II

The Balawat Gates of Ashurnasirpal II

Hardback (01 Jun 2012)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This volume publishes in full two sets of highly elaborate Neo-Assyrian bronze gate decorations from the site of Balawat in northern Iraq. The gates were made in the reign of King Ashurnasirpal II & the figurative scenes on the 32 bands of chased & embossed bronze provide a wealth of historical and art-historical information.

Book information

ISBN: 9780714111667
Publisher: British Museum
Imprint: British Museum
Pub date:
DEWEY: 739.5120935
DEWEY edition: 22
Number of pages: 203
Weight: 1474g
Height: 297mm
Width: 210mm
Spine width: 23mm