Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramicsca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Brick fragment with the head of an ibex |
| Medium | Ceramic, glaze |
| Dimensions | H. 4 7/8 x W. 3 5/8 in. (12.4 x 9.2 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1957 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324622