Bowl with a handle in the form of the forepart of a lion is a stone-vessels created in ca. 8th century B.C. using chlorite measuring 1.97 x 2.6 x 4.61 in. (5 x 6.6 x 11.71 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chlorite |
| Dimensions | 1.97 x 2.6 x 4.61 in. (5 x 6.6 x 11.71 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Anonymous Gift, 1961 |
| Date | ca. 8th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Iron Age II period. The estimated date range is 800 BC – 700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Northern Syria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Bowl with a handle in the form of the forepart of a lion?
Bowl with a handle in the form of the forepart of a lion is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Bowl with a handle in the form of the forepart of a lion created?
Bowl with a handle in the form of the forepart of a lion dates to ca. 8th century B.C..
What material is Bowl with a handle in the form of the forepart of a lion made from?
Bowl with a handle in the form of the forepart of a lion is crafted from chlorite.
Is Bowl with a handle in the form of the forepart of a lion in the public domain?
Bowl with a handle in the form of the forepart of a lion is in the public domain and can be freely used.