Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornamentsca. 3300–2900 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Amulet of a lion |
| Medium | Lapis lazuli |
| Dimensions | H. 1.6 cm x W. 1.1 cm x D. 2.6 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3300–2900 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Miss Helen Miller Gould, 1910 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr |
| Date Range | 3300 BC – 2900 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322442