Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Reliefsca. 8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Plaque with a striding sphinx |
| Medium | Shell |
| Dimensions | 2.2 x 2.48 in. (5.59 x 6.3 cm) |
| Classification | Shell-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1960 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325087