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Cosmetic box fragment carved in relief with the head of a sphinx

Unknown maker
Medium
Ivory, gold foil
Dimensions
1.46 x 1.18 x 0.43 in. (3.71 x 3 x 1.09 cm)
Culture
Iran
Department
Ancient West Asian Art
Dated
ca. 9th century BCE
Pixels
4000 × 3145
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Cosmetic box fragment carved in relief with the head of a sphinx. ca. 9th century BCE. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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