Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefsca. early 1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Relief: man holding up a cup to a woman |
| 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 |
| Date | ca. early 1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1891 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Hittite |
| Period | Neo-Hittite |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Anatolia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322141