Top of standard with male figure and flanking ibexes attacked by dogs is a metalwork-sculpture of Elamite origin created in ca. 1500–1100 B.C. using bronze measuring 11 3/4 x 4 3/4in. (29.8 x 12.1cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 11 3/4 x 4 3/4in. (29.8 x 12.1cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1957 |
| Date | ca. 1500–1100 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Elamite culture, dating from the Middle Elamite period. The estimated date range is 1500 BC – 1100 BC.
Geography
Origin: Southwestern Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Top of standard with male figure and flanking ibexes attacked by dogs?
Top of standard with male figure and flanking ibexes attacked by dogs is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Top of standard with male figure and flanking ibexes attacked by dogs created?
Top of standard with male figure and flanking ibexes attacked by dogs dates to ca. 1500–1100 B.C..
What material is Top of standard with male figure and flanking ibexes attacked by dogs made from?
Top of standard with male figure and flanking ibexes attacked by dogs is crafted from bronze.
Is Top of standard with male figure and flanking ibexes attacked by dogs in the public domain?
Top of standard with male figure and flanking ibexes attacked by dogs is in the public domain and can be freely used.