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Keeper and Hound

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This Assyrian relief (645–635 BC) from Nineveh shows a handler restraining a dog during Ashurbanipal’s royal lion hunts. These hunts demonstrated the king’s dominion over nature and death. The trained hounds, used to control lions, symbolize controlled violence and the king’s authority. Such panels highlight the grandeur and power of the Assyrian empire, reflecting its cultural emphasis on strength and mastery.
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