Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefsca. 6th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Relief fragment with dog attacking a running ibex |
| Medium | Alabaster |
| Dimensions | 6.75 x 5.75 in. (17.15 x 14.61 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1932 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 500 – 600 |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322767