Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Sculptureca. late 7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Figurine of animal (dog or mushhushshu) |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 2.68 x 1.34 x 3.7 in. (6.81 x 3.4 x 9.4 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. late 7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 650 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324386