Bowl with bands of striding bulls and two inscriptions is a metalwork-vessels-inscribed created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using bronze measuring H. 2.28 in. (5.79 cm) Diam. 7 5/16 in. (18.6 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | H. 2.28 in. (5.79 cm) Diam. 7 5/16 in. (18.6 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Raymond and Beverly Sackler Gift, John S. Guest Gift, and Fletcher Fund, 1996 |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the North Syrian period. The estimated date range is 800 BC – 600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Syria or Levant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Bowl with bands of striding bulls and two inscriptions?
Bowl with bands of striding bulls and two inscriptions is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Bowl with bands of striding bulls and two inscriptions created?
Bowl with bands of striding bulls and two inscriptions dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..
What material is Bowl with bands of striding bulls and two inscriptions made from?
Bowl with bands of striding bulls and two inscriptions is crafted from bronze.
Is Bowl with bands of striding bulls and two inscriptions in the public domain?
Bowl with bands of striding bulls and two inscriptions is in the public domain and can be freely used.