Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculptureca. late 8th–7th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Part of a throne with deity on a bull |
| Medium | Bronze, plastic restoration |
| Dimensions | H. 14.6 cm |
| Classification | Metalwork-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. late 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Dodge Fund, 1950 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Urartian |
| Period | Iron Age III |
| Date Range | 725 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Urartu |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324105