Glazed Wall Plaque

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Decorative embellishments were liberally added to the majesty of palaces in Nimrud. Glazed terracotta tiles were embedded into the walls a little above head level. They were arranged in rows of alternating squares and circles. The tiles were painted with palm fronds, pomegranates, V-shaped designs, and interwoven bands. These designs likely served as protective talismans.