Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefsca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Orthostat relief: seated figure holding a lotus flower |
| Medium | Basalt |
| Dimensions | 26 3/4 x 42 1/8 x 20 1/16 in. (68 x 107 x 51 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs |
| 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 324007