Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefsca. 7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Threshold pavement slab with a carpet design |
| Medium | Gypsum alabaster |
| Dimensions | 33 x 29 in. (83.8 x 73.7 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Museum Accession |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 328745