Assyrian relief of a lion being released from a cage for a hunt, 7th century. Artist: Unknown

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Assyrian relief of a lion being released from a cage for a hunt from the north palace of Ashurbanipal at Ninevah, from the British Museum's collection, 7th century.

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Size: 4352px × 4041px
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Photo credit: © CM Dixon/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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