Belt fragments with deities on bulls and lions is a metalwork-ornaments of Urartian origin created in ca. 7th century B.C. using bronze measuring 3.94 x 29.45 in. (10.01 x 74.8 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 3.94 x 29.45 in. (10.01 x 74.8 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, Littauer, Straka and Colt Gifts, 1971 |
| Date | ca. 7th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Urartian culture, dating from the Iron Age III period. The estimated date range is 700 BC – 600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Urartu.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Belt fragments with deities on bulls and lions?
Belt fragments with deities on bulls and lions is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Belt fragments with deities on bulls and lions created?
Belt fragments with deities on bulls and lions dates to ca. 7th century B.C..
What material is Belt fragments with deities on bulls and lions made from?
Belt fragments with deities on bulls and lions is crafted from bronze.
Is Belt fragments with deities on bulls and lions in the public domain?
Belt fragments with deities on bulls and lions is in the public domain and can be freely used.