Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Sculptureca. early 1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Statuette of a female |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | H. 31.3 cm |
| Classification | Ceramics-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. early 1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1964 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 750 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northwestern Iran, Caspian region |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325688