Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefsca. 721–705 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Relief: head and shoulders of a beardless man, possibly a eunuch |
| Medium | Gypsum alabaster |
| Dimensions | 15 x 15 in. (38.1 x 38.1 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 721–705 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Louise Crane, 1980 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 721 BC – 705 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326646