Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculptureca. 18th–17th century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleRoyal or divine figure with high conical headdress
MediumBronze
DimensionsH. 7 in. (17.9 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Sculpture
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 18th–17th century B.C.
Credit LineGift of Sheldon and Barbara Breitbart, 1985
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodMiddle Bronze Age
Date Range1800 BC – 1600 BC

Provenance

RegionSyria-Levant

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327104