Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Sculptureca. 1000 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Bird sculpture |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 6.57 x 10.08 in. (16.69 x 25.6 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 1000 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wolfe, 1960 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 1000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northwestern Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325064