Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implementsca. 8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Ornament with heads of roaring lions, possibly the terminal of a sword or dagger hilt |
| Medium | Limestone, lapis lazuli, faience inlay |
| Dimensions | 1.87 x 3.62 in. (4.75 x 9.19 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1954 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323809