Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculptureca. 18th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Male figure |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 1.61 x 1.69 in. (4.09 x 4.29 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 18th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Gift of Lester Wolfe, by exchange, 1983 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Old Babylonian |
| Date Range | 1800 BC – 1700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326710