Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefs-Inscribedca. early 1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Relief: bearded figure holding staff; hieroglyphic inscription |
| Medium | Basalt |
| Dimensions | 45 x 23 x 3.12 in. (114.3 x 58.42 x 7.92 cm) 206 lbs |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. early 1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Henry Marden, in memory of Rev. Henry Marden, 1890 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Hittite |
| Period | Neo-Hittite |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 750 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Anatolia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322140