Iran · Iron Age · 1st millennium B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Sculpture1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Figurine |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 10.31 x 4.02 x 2.52 in. (26.19 x 10.21 x 6.4 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Ben-Zion, 1963 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northwestern Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325581