Smiting weather god or warrior with horned headgear is a metalwork-sculpture of Canaanite origin created in ca. 14th–13th century B.C. using bronze measuring 6.26 in. (15.9 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 6.26 in. (15.9 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Sheldon and Barbara Breitbart, 1987 |
| Date | ca. 14th–13th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Canaanite culture, dating from the Late Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 1400 BC – 1200 BC.
Geography
Origin: Levant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Smiting weather god or warrior with horned headgear?
Smiting weather god or warrior with horned headgear is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Smiting weather god or warrior with horned headgear created?
Smiting weather god or warrior with horned headgear dates to ca. 14th–13th century B.C..
What material is Smiting weather god or warrior with horned headgear made from?
Smiting weather god or warrior with horned headgear is crafted from bronze.
Is Smiting weather god or warrior with horned headgear in the public domain?
Smiting weather god or warrior with horned headgear is in the public domain and can be freely used.