Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Reliefsca. 7th–6th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Figurine plaque: bearded man playing a drum |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 3.74 x 1.5 in. (9.5 x 3.81 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th–6th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1996 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Neo-Babylonian |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327507