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title: Ivory Figure of Syrian Man with an Ostrich & Goat, Nimrud
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10893/ivory-figure-of-syrian-man-with-an-ostrich--goat-n/
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updated: 1970-01-01
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# Ivory Figure of Syrian Man with an Ostrich & Goat, Nimrud

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Ivory Figure of Syrian Man with an Ostrich & Goat, Nimrud](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/10893.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/10893.jpg)

## Image Caption

This burned ivory figure, carved in the round, depicts a male figure carrying a goat on his shoulders and holding an ostrich by the neck. The depiction is very realistic; the beak of the ostrich is opened and the front wing is held upwards, giving the appearance of fluttering. The man's overall depiction (features, dress, and hairstyle) refers to a [Mediterranean](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/mediterranean/) origin, probably Syrian, carrying a tribute. Excavated by the British School of [Archaeology](https://www.worldhistory.org/Archaeology/) in Iraq. From Room NE2 at Fort Shalmaneser, [Nimrud](https://www.worldhistory.org/Kalhu/), Iraq (a remarkable group of ivories was found in this room and is the only set from Nimrud carved in the round). Neo-Assyrian period, 9th to 7th century BCE. On display at the Iraq Museum in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq.

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## Bibliography

- [M. E. L. Mallowan. *Nimrud and Its Remains Volume II.* Dodd, Mead & Company, 1966.](https://www.worldhistory.org/books/B07K5J7B17/)

## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2019, June 08). Ivory Figure of Syrian Man with an Ostrich & Goat, Nimrud. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10893/ivory-figure-of-syrian-man-with-an-ostrich--goat-n/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Ivory Figure of Syrian Man with an Ostrich & Goat, Nimrud." *World History Encyclopedia*, June 08, 2019. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10893/ivory-figure-of-syrian-man-with-an-ostrich--goat-n/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Ivory Figure of Syrian Man with an Ostrich & Goat, Nimrud." *World History Encyclopedia*, 08 Jun 2019, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10893/ivory-figure-of-syrian-man-with-an-ostrich--goat-n/>.

## License & Copyright

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