Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefsca. 704–681 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Relief depicting a cavalryman leading his horse beside a stream |
| Medium | Gypsum alabaster |
| Dimensions | H. 23 3/8 x W. 25 15/16 in. (59.3 x 65.8 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 704–681 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 | 704 BC – 681 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322625