Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Reliefsca. 8th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Plaque in the form of a sphinx |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 5 1/4 x 5 1/8 in. (13.3 x 13 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1953 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324262