Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculpture-Inscribedca. 2200–2100 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Foundation peg in the form of the forepart of a lion |
| Medium | Copper alloy |
| Dimensions | H. 4 5/8 x W. 3 1/8 in. (11.7 x 7.9 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Sculpture-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2200–2100 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1948 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Hurrian |
| Period | Early Bronze Age |
| Date Range | 2200 BC – 2100 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 329078