For some time I have had the Assyrian siege tower on my want list for its supreme goofiness. I believe it is a direct interepetation from a relief. It illustrates the science of city taking as practiced by Ancient Assyria.
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This image shows a similar tower in the siege of Jerusalem
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as well as a typical fine recreation by Angus McBride
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Hafer figures seem to all be beautifully engraved and cast such that they are a pleasure to paint.
Also per normal Gianpolo Bistulfi has an excellent painted example.
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