Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefsca. late 6th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Relief fragment with graffiti of two humans and animal heads |
| Medium | Limestone |
| Dimensions | 3.25 x 6 in. (8.26 x 15.24 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. late 6th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1945 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Achaemenid |
| Period | Achaemenid |
| Date Range | 525 BC – 500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324014