Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Vesselsca. 8th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Bowl with a handle in the form of the forepart of a lion |
| 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 |
| Date | ca. 8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Anonymous Gift, 1961 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325127