Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Jar with winged bulls and flanking palmettes |
| Medium | Ceramic, glaze |
| Dimensions | 13.5 in. (34.29 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1951 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age III |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324141