Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Reliefsca. 2000–1600 B.C.Molded plaque: the weather god Adad and a bull standing on a lion-dragon is a ceramics-reliefs of Babylonian origin created in ca. 2000–1600 B.C. using ceramic measuring 5.25 x 3.86 in. (13.34 x 9.8 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 5.25 x 3.86 in. (13.34 x 9.8 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Friends of Inanna Gifts, 1999 |
| Date | ca. 2000–1600 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Old Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 2000 BC – 1600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Southern Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Molded plaque: the weather god Adad and a bull standing on a lion-dragon?
Molded plaque: the weather god Adad and a bull standing on a lion-dragon is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Molded plaque: the weather god Adad and a bull standing on a lion-dragon created?
Molded plaque: the weather god Adad and a bull standing on a lion-dragon dates to ca. 2000–1600 B.C..
What material is Molded plaque: the weather god Adad and a bull standing on a lion-dragon made from?
Molded plaque: the weather god Adad and a bull standing on a lion-dragon is crafted from ceramic.
Is Molded plaque: the weather god Adad and a bull standing on a lion-dragon in the public domain?
Molded plaque: the weather god Adad and a bull standing on a lion-dragon is in the public domain and can be freely used.