Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Reliefsca. 10th–9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Disc with sphinxes and winged bulls |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 10th–9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1955 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Western Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324439