Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefs-Inscribedca. 883–859 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Human-headed winged bull (lamassu) |
| Medium | Gypsum alabaster |
| Dimensions | H. 123 1/2 x W. 26 1/2 x D. 122 in., 15999.8 lb. (313.7 x 67.3 x 309.9 cm, 7257.4 kg) |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 883–859 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of John D. Rockefeller Jr., 1932 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 883 BC – 859 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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RP
ca. 883–859 B.C.Relief panel
RP
ca. 883–859 B.C.Relief panel
RP
ca. 883–859 B.C.Relief panel
RP
ca. 883–859 B.C.Relief panel
RP
ca. 883–859 B.C.Relief panel
RP
ca. 883–859 B.C.Relief panel
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322608