Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculptureca. 2100–2000 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Bull's head |
| Medium | Steatite or serpentine |
| Dimensions | 2.52 x 2.72 x 2.68 in. (6.4 x 6.91 x 6.81 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2100–2000 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Alastair Bradley Martin, 1973 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Neo-Sumerian |
| Period | Neo-Sumerian |
| Date Range | 2100 BC – 2000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325273