Sculpture fragment

Achaemenid

ca. 6th–4th century BCE

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Title: Sculpture fragment
Period: Achaemenid
Date: ca. 6th–4th century BCE
Geography: From Iran, Persepolis
Culture: Achaemenid
Medium: Stone
Dimensions: 1 15/16 × 2 13/16 in. (5 × 7.1 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Accession
Object Number: X.720
Curatorial Department: Ancient West Asian Art

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