Wall Painting from Nuzi, with accompanying watercolor drawing
1500-1350 BCE
Description
Original black, red, and white colors, although extremely faint, are still visible. The original image included geometric designs, flowers, bovines, and anthropomorphic figures (see accompanying drawing for modern color reconstruction).
Dimensions
framed: 31.8 x 73.6 cm (12 1/2 x 29 in.)
Provenance
Excavated from Yorghan Tepe, Iraq
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