Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculpture-Inscribedca. 2080 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Human-headed bison |
| Medium | Serpentine (lizardite) |
| Dimensions | 4.53 x 4.53 in. (11.51 x 11.51 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2080 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1996 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Neo-Sumerian |
| Period | Neo-Sumerian |
| Date Range | 2080 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327527