Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculptureca. 5th–4th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Head of a ram |
| Medium | Limestone (tura) |
| Dimensions | 2.99 x 2.48 x 3.07 in. (7.59 x 6.3 x 7.8 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 5th–4th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1961 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Achaemenid |
| Period | Achaemenid |
| Date Range | 500 BC – 300 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Egypt (?) |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325339