Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Ornamentsca. 3300–2900 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Amulet in the form of a lion with legs extended |
| Medium | Shell |
| Dimensions | 5/8 x 3 1/4 in. (1.6 x 8.4 cm) |
| Classification | Shell-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3300–2900 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Joseph M. Upton, 1954 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr |
| Date Range | 3300 BC – 2900 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Southern Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324298