Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculptureca. 5th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Bull's head from column capital |
| Medium | Limestone |
| Dimensions | 18.5 in. (46.99 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 5th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1947 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Achaemenid |
| Period | Achaemenid |
| Date Range | 500 BC – 400 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324025