Relief: man holding up a cup to a woman
Flag of TurkeyAncient 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

MediumBasalt
Dimensions17 x 25 x 3.5 in. (43.18 x 63.5 x 8.89 cm)
ClassificationStone-Reliefs
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1891
Dateca. 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. Flag of Turkey

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.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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