Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Sculptureca. 9th–8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Bearded warrior holding a spear |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 5 3/4 x 1 7/8 in. (14.6 x 4.8 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1954 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324337