Social:Mona Lisa of Nimrud

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Mona Lisa of Nimrud refers to a carved ivory piece of art discovered in the city of Nimrud in a campaign of excavation from 1949 to 1963, led by Sir Max Mallowan.[1] It is one of the most well known of the Nimrud ivories. It has also been known as the “Lady of the Well.”.[2] In contrast, another sculpture found with it was named "Ugly Sister." When excavated, it was cleaned by Mallowan's wife Agatha Christie.[3] It was housed at the Iraq Museum.

Description

The Mona Lisa of Nimrud depicts a woman's head and the sculpture does not extend much below the chin. It has a band around the top and bottom with peg holes. She is wearing a headdress and her hair is arranged ornately.

References

  1. ↑ The Nimrud Ivories: Their Discovery & History, 2015
  2. ↑ The Age of Ivory, 2019
  3. ↑ The Nimrud ivories: forgotten treasures

See also



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