Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefsca. 704–681 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Battle scene of Assyrians storming a citadel |
| Medium | Gypsum alabaster |
| Dimensions | 49 1/2 x 33 1/2 in. (125.7 x 85.1 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 704–681 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1955 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 704 BC – 681 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324434