Belt with scenes of bull and lion hunts is a metalwork-ornaments of Urartian origin created in ca. late 8th–7th century B.C. using bronze measuring 5.43 x 39.37 in. (13.79 x 100 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 5.43 x 39.37 in. (13.79 x 100 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Norbert Schimmel Trust, 1989 |
| Date | ca. late 8th–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 725 BC – 600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Urartu.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Belt with scenes of bull and lion hunts?
Belt with scenes of bull and lion hunts is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Belt with scenes of bull and lion hunts created?
Belt with scenes of bull and lion hunts dates to ca. late 8th–7th century B.C..
What material is Belt with scenes of bull and lion hunts made from?
Belt with scenes of bull and lion hunts is crafted from bronze.
Is Belt with scenes of bull and lion hunts in the public domain?
Belt with scenes of bull and lion hunts is in the public domain and can be freely used.