Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefs-Inscribedca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Orthostat relief: lion attacking a deer |
| Medium | Limestone, paint |
| Dimensions | 28.35 x 17.52 x 8.46 in. (72.01 x 44.5 x 21.49 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1943 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Hittite |
| Period | Neo-Hittite |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324009