Image: Assyrian master of ceremonies, part of a tributary scene. From Khorsabad, Iraq, c. 710 BCE.Iraq Museum
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Description: This man, distinguishable from all kinds of staff (on a long tributary scene, not shown were) is probably what we call today as the master of ceremonies; he brings up the rear of the Assyrian officials and indicates towards the tribute bearers (from Urartu) to come forward. About 3-meters high, alabaster bas-relief. From The Royal Palace of Sargon II at Khorsabad, Iraq. Circa 710 BCE. On display at the Assyrian Gallery of the Iraq Museum in Baghdad, Iraq.
Title: Assyrian master of ceremonies, part of a tributary scene. From Khorsabad, Iraq, c. 710 BCE.Iraq Museum
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Author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg)
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