Ancient Near Eastern ArtStucco-Reliefsca. 6th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Wall decoration from Ctesiphon |
| Medium | Stucco |
| Dimensions | 12.52 x 12.01 in. (31.8 x 30.51 cm) |
| Classification | Stucco-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1932 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 500 – 600 |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322648