Basalt relief

3D Model

Syrian tribute bearer, with tray of metal bowls, carved over earlier Syro-Hittite relief whose cable-pattern is visible. Dating to circa 740 B.C. and carved from basalt by sculptors of Arslan Tash tribute frieze. Found at Arslan Tash.

Dimension(s): depth, 0.26, m length, 1.07, m width, 0.415, m

Acquisition: bought; 1969; Spink and Son Ltd

Documentation: Art at Auction 1968-69. p.305, left fig.

1. Sotheby’s Sale Catalogue, 26 November 1968. Lot 40, with plate

Thureau-Dangin, F.. 1931. Arslan Tash.Colmar, Paris: Geuthnerp. 82-86 Pls. 12-14

Object Number: ANE.19.1969 (Antiquities) http://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/87666

Displayed against the wall, so limited access to the reverse.