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Written by: Daniel VolkovContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Antiquities · Catalogue no. 17396
Assyrian, Iraq or possibly SyriaHand Drummer
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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This plaque is probably one of several that decorated the side of a throne. The man's hair and costume are similar to those on the huge wall relief, and they are probably about the same date.
| Artist / Maker | Assyrian, Iraq or possibly Syria |
|---|---|
| Date | 900–700 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Assyrian, Iraq or possibly Syria |
| Medium | bronze, solid cast |
| Dimensions | Overall: 7.3 x 3.8 cm (2 7/8 x 1 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Type | Metalwork |
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