Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Sculptureca. 8th–7th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Fragment of animal figurine |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 1.5 x 0.98 x 1.73 in. (3.81 x 2.49 x 4.39 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1977 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Edomite |
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Levant |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326252