Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Reliefsca. 2000–1600 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Plaque of Humbaba |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 4.92 x 2.8 in. (12.5 x 7.11 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2000–1600 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Elias S. David, in memory of Elias S. David and Edward S. David, 1974 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Old Babylonian |
| Date Range | 2000 BC – 1600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326164