Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculptureca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Head of mushhushshu |
| Medium | Stone |
| Dimensions | 0.59 x 1.73 in. (1.5 x 4.39 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1957 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324605