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Relief of Men Bringing Desert Animals

Cleveland Museum of Art

The relief depicts four scenes of men leading desert animals on a rope. On the left, a man leads an animal with a long snout, possibly a gazelle or similar creature, while another man leads a similar animal in the adjacent scene. On the right, two men lead two more desert animals with long snouts and long ears. The relief is divided into four sections, with the scenes separated by slight gaps. Each man is shown with one hand on the rope and the other on the animal. The relief appears to be made of stone and has a light-colored, weathered appearance. The background is a dark-colored wall with small metal pins visible at the top. The relief, titled "Relief of Men Bringing Desert Animals" and created by an unknown artist, shows a procession of animals and their handlers.

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1263 × 324 px
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