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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Altar with Bucranium

South Arabian

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

South Arabian. Altar with Bucranium, 1st century B.C.E.–3rd century C.E.. Limestone, 2 13/16 x 8 1/16 x 11 3/4 in. (7.1 x 20.4 x 29.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard H. Kessler, 84.129.8. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Altar with Bucranium

Date

1st century B.C.E.–3rd century C.E.

Period

Qataban

Medium

Limestone

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

2 13/16 x 8 1/16 x 11 3/4 in. (7.1 x 20.4 x 29.8 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard H. Kessler

Accession Number

84.129.8

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Artists and makers

South Arabian

5 works in the collection