Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Sculptureca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Lioness head |
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 1.06 x 1.26 x 0.16 in. (2.69 x 3.2 x 0.41 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324939