Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Sculptureca. 2nd century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Head and neck of camel |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 1.18 x 5.12 in. (3 x 13 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2nd century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1957 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Parthian |
| Period | Parthian |
| Date Range | 2 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324623