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The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III

Maker unknown

Neo-Assyrian black limestone obelisk recording Shalmaneser III's achievements and tribute received from neighbouring regions.

Date
825 BC
Collection
The British Museum
Reference
118885

Plate not recorded
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Record

Medium
black limestone
Origin
Iraq
Owner
The Trustees of the British Museum

In the Tapestry

Culture of origin
Neo-Assyrian EmpireAmedium confidence

Provenance and history

  1. 825 BC

    CreatedA

Sources

  1. A

    britishmuseum.org

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