Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. mid-3rd millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitlePendant in the shape of a striding lion
MediumSilver, bronze
DimensionsH. 1 1/2 x W. 1 3/4 x D. 2 3/8 in. (3.8 x 4.5 x 6.1 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. mid-3rd millennium B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1985
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodEarly Bronze Age
Date Range2500 BC

Provenance

RegionSyria

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326420