Babylonian · Neo-Babylonian · ca. late 8th–early 7th century B.C.

Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Sculptureca. late 8th–early 7th century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleHead
MediumCeramic
Dimensions4.92 in. (12.5 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Sculpture
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. late 8th–early 7th century B.C.
Credit LineFletcher, Dodge, Louis V. Bell and Harris Brisbane Dick Funds, 1979
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureBabylonian
PeriodNeo-Babylonian
Date Range725 BC – 675 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326621