Ancient Near Eastern ArtGlass-Ornamentsca. 9th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Raw material |
| Medium | Glass or Egyptian Blue |
| Dimensions | 2.99 x 6.3 in. (7.59 x 16 cm) |
| Classification | Glass-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1958 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324779