Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefsca. early 1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Relief fragment |
| Medium | Basalt |
| Dimensions | 37 x 18 x 3 in. (93.98 x 45.72 x 7.62 cm) 92 lbs |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. early 1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1891 |
| 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 322143