Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Reliefsca. 2000–1600 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Molded plaque: bull-men flanking a tree trunk surmounted by a sun disc |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 3.86 x 2.87 in. (9.8 x 7.29 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2000–1600 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1932 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Old Babylonian |
| Date Range | 2000 BC – 1600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Southern Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322604