Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefsca. early 1st millennium B.C.Relief: man holding up a cup to a woman is a stone-reliefs of Hittite origin created in ca. early 1st millennium B.C. using basalt measuring 17 x 25 x 3.5 in. (43.18 x 63.5 x 8.89 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Basalt |
| Dimensions | 17 x 25 x 3.5 in. (43.18 x 63.5 x 8.89 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1891 |
| Date | ca. early 1st millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Hittite culture, dating from the Neo-Hittite period. The estimated date range is 900 BC – 600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Anatolia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Relief: man holding up a cup to a woman?
Relief: man holding up a cup to a woman is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Relief: man holding up a cup to a woman created?
Relief: man holding up a cup to a woman dates to ca. early 1st millennium B.C..
What material is Relief: man holding up a cup to a woman made from?
Relief: man holding up a cup to a woman is crafted from basalt.
Is Relief: man holding up a cup to a woman in the public domain?
Relief: man holding up a cup to a woman is in the public domain and can be freely used.