Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculptureca. 9th–8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Dog |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 1 1/4 × 1 9/16 × 1/2 in. (3.1 × 4 × 1.3 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1954 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323812