Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Reliefsca. 883–859 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Plaque depicting a horse and rider |
| Medium | Bronze, traces of gold overlay |
| Dimensions | 0.51 x 4.59 in. (1.3 x 11.66 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 883–859 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Nathaniel Spear Jr. Gift, 1988 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 883 BC – 859 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327322