Ancient Near Eastern ArtStucco-Reliefsca. 6th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Flying bird |
| Medium | Stucco |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 5.63 in. (13.97 x 14.3 cm) |
| Classification | Stucco-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1932 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 500 – 600 |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322654