Bowl with a handle in the form of the forepart of a lion
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Vesselsca. 8th century B.C.

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

MediumChlorite
Dimensions1.97 x 2.6 x 4.61 in. (5 x 6.6 x 11.71 cm)
ClassificationStone-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 1961
Dateca. 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.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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