Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vesselsca. 10th–8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Vessel with six animal friezes |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | H. 34.8 cm |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 10th–8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1964 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northwestern Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325693