Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefsca. 6th–5th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Part of parapet |
| Medium | Limestone, black |
| Dimensions | 29 x 36.5 x 17 in. (73.66 x 92.71 x 43.18 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th–5th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1933 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Achaemenid |
| Period | Achaemenid |
| Date Range | 600 BC – 400 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322923