Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 700–550 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Vessel in form of horned quadruped |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 15 in. (38.1 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 700–550 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1943 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age III |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 550 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran, Luristan |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323944