When was "Animal-Shaped Spit Rest" created?

This artwork was created 9th–10th century.

What medium is "Animal-Shaped Spit Rest"?

Animal-Shaped Spit Rest is Steatite; carved.

Yes, Animal-Shaped Spit Rest is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

9th–10th century

Medium

Steatite; carved

Dimensions

H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm) W. 4 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm) D. 2 in. 5.1 cm)

Classification

Stone

Department

Islamic Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1937

Accession Number

37.40.37