Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornamentsca. 9th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Hedgehog amulet |
| Medium | Lapis lazuli |
| Dimensions | 1/4 × 1/4 × 1/2 in. (0.7 × 0.7 × 1.3 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–7th 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 – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324607