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 Assyrian Sculpture. 241 making itself felt (Fig. 127). Notice the treatment of the vine that bends over the heads of the royal couple. The heads them- selves have suffered, but all the rest of the plaque is in excellent Fig. 127. — The feast of Assurbanipal. British Museum. Drawn by Saint-Elme Gautier. condition. Notice the pattern on the royal robes, and the details of the furniture. The latter may be recognized as truthful vol. 11. 1 1