Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculpture1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Zebu |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 1.97 x 2.95 in. (5 x 7.49 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Anonymous gift, 1964 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northwestern Iran, Caspian region |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325658