Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculptureca. early 2nd millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleSmiting god figure
MediumBronze
DimensionsH. 5 3/8in. (13.7cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Sculpture
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. early 2nd millennium B.C.
Credit LineGift of George D. Pratt, 1932
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodMiddle Bronze Age
Date Range2000 BC – 1500 BC

Provenance

RegionNorthern Syria

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322597