Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculptureca. 2300–2000 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleStandard with two long-horned bulls
MediumCopper alloy
DimensionsH. 6 1/4 x W. 5 3/4in. (15.9 x 14.6cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Sculpture
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2300–2000 B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1955
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureHattian
PeriodEarly Bronze Age III
Date Range2300 BC – 2000 BC

Provenance

RegionCentral Anatolia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324444