Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Reliefsca. early 3rd millennium B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Plaque in the form of a striding lion |
| Medium | Silver |
| Dimensions | 1.02 x 0.83 in. (2.59 x 2.11 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. early 3rd millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Peter Sharrer, 1982 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Early Bronze Age |
| Date Range | 3000 BC – 2000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326685