Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vesselsca. 10th–9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Beaker with winged human-headed bulls flanking a stylized tree |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 5.5 in. (13.97 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 10th–9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1971 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Western Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326041