Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefsca. 668–627 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Relief: Assyrian soldier conducting captives across the water |
| Medium | Gypsum alabaster |
| Dimensions | 20 1/4 x 18 1/4 in., 48lb. (51.6 x 46.3 cm) 48 lbs |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 668–627 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of John D. Rockefeller Jr., 1932 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 668 BC – 627 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322612