Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculptureca. 2600–1900 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Figure of a bull |
| Medium | Serpentine |
| Dimensions | 4.47 x 2.19 x 5.79 in. (11.35 x 5.56 x 14.71 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2600–1900 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Nathaniel Spear Jr. and James N. Spear Gifts, 1986 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indus |
| Period | Mature Harappan |
| Date Range | 2600 BC – 1900 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Indus Valley |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327234