Figurine

Assyrian

ca. 7th century BCE

Not on view

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Title: Figurine
Period: Neo-Assyrian
Date: ca. 7th century BCE
Geography: Mesopotamia, Nimrud (ancient Kalhu)
Culture: Assyrian
Medium: Ceramic
Dimensions: 4.45 in. (11.3 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1957
Object Number: 57.27.12
Curatorial Department: Ancient West Asian Art

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