Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculptureca. 6th–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Figure of an elephant |
| Medium | Dolomite (Ferroan-Dolomite) |
| Dimensions | H. 7.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th–7th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Alastair Bradley Martin, 1948 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 500 – 700 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran or Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324052