Ancient Near Eastern ArtWood-Sculptureca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Upper part of a lion's head |
| Medium | Wood |
| Dimensions | 0.94 x 1.14 x 0.98 in. (2.39 x 2.9 x 2.49 cm) |
| Classification | Wood-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1965 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325771