Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculptureca. 2900–2350 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Lion head |
| Medium | Stone |
| Dimensions | 6.14 x 5.04 x 3.07 in. (15.6 x 12.8 x 7.8 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2900–2350 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic |
| Date Range | 2900 BC – 2350 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324844