Where Is Hitching Post? See It at Cleveland Museum of Art

This Persian work, dating to 1200s. Made from limestone, it measures Overall: 62.9 x 65.8 cm (24 3/4 x 25 7/8 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Islamic Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to 1200s. It's made from limestone. Dimensions: Overall: 62.9 x 65.8 cm (24 3/4 x 25 7/8 in.).

It's made from limestone. Limestone was widely used in ancient sculpture because it was plentiful and easy to carve.

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