Molded plaque: mastiff
Unknown Artist
ca. 2000–1600 BCE
Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
4.25 x 4.49 in. (10.8 x 11.4 cm)
Classification
Ceramics-Reliefs
Culture & Period
Babylonian · Old Babylonian
Department
Ancient Near Eastern Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1932
Accession Number
32.39.4
Tags
About this artwork
This Ceramic by Unknown Artist from ca. 2000–1600 BCE exemplifies historical artistic production through its materials, techniques, and aesthetic approach. Created within specific cultural and historical contexts, works like this reflect both individual artistic vision and broader patterns of workshop practice, patron expectations, and prevailing aesthetic theories. The medium of Ceramic required specialized knowledge developed through years of training, involving mastery of materials preparatio...