Nineveh and Its Remains: With an Account of a Visit to the Chaldæan Christians of Kurdistan, and the Yezidis, Or Devil-worshippers; and an Inquiry Into the Manners and Arts of the Ancient Assyrians, Volume 2G. P. Putnam, 1851 |
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... The Lycian Sculptures - Various Greek Ornaments and Forms borrowed from Assyria - Taste of Assyrians displayed in Embroideries , Arms , and personal Or- naments - in domestic Furniture - in Vessels of Gold 2 CONTENTS .
... The Lycian Sculptures - Various Greek Ornaments and Forms borrowed from Assyria - Taste of Assyrians displayed in Embroideries , Arms , and personal Or- naments - in domestic Furniture - in Vessels of Gold 2 CONTENTS .
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... Arms - The Eunuchs - Their Dress— The History of Parsondes - Officers of State - The Warriors - Their Armor- Their Costume - Spearmen - Archers - Helmets Arms - Slingers - Shields- Regular Troops - Chariots - Harness and Caparison of ...
... Arms - The Eunuchs - Their Dress— The History of Parsondes - Officers of State - The Warriors - Their Armor- Their Costume - Spearmen - Archers - Helmets Arms - Slingers - Shields- Regular Troops - Chariots - Harness and Caparison of ...
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... Arm - chair . ( Khorsabad . ) Page 234 Page 234 A Couch or Table . ( Khorsabad . ) A Footstool supported by Lion's Paws . ( N. W. Palace , Nimroud . ) Page 236 A Table . ( N. W. Palace , Nimroud . ) Cup with Handle . ( Khorsabad ...
... Arm - chair . ( Khorsabad . ) Page 234 Page 234 A Couch or Table . ( Khorsabad . ) A Footstool supported by Lion's Paws . ( N. W. Palace , Nimroud . ) Page 236 A Table . ( N. W. Palace , Nimroud . ) Cup with Handle . ( Khorsabad ...
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... arms bound behind them ; eunuchs registering the heads of the enemy , laid at their feet by the conquering warriors ; a procession of gods borne on the shoulders of men ; and many other subjects . The sides of all the slabs thus placed ...
... arms bound behind them ; eunuchs registering the heads of the enemy , laid at their feet by the conquering warriors ; a procession of gods borne on the shoulders of men ; and many other subjects . The sides of all the slabs thus placed ...
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... arm - chair , look- could be still traced a winged figure leading a goat , or an ibex . * On No. 2 , wall v , + Vol . I. page 68 . - ing towards the spectator ; the face is , 34 [ CHAP . XI . NINEVEH AND ITS REMAINS .
... arm - chair , look- could be still traced a winged figure leading a goat , or an ibex . * On No. 2 , wall v , + Vol . I. page 68 . - ing towards the spectator ; the face is , 34 [ CHAP . XI . NINEVEH AND ITS REMAINS .
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