Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefsca. 721–705 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Head of a beardless royal attendant, possibly a eunuch |
| Medium | Gypsum alabaster |
| Dimensions | 21 1/2 x 19 in. (54.6 x 48.3 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 721–705 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of John D. Rockefeller Jr., 1933 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 721 BC – 705 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322896