Sumerian · Early Dynastic · ca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Ornamentsca. 2900–2350 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Bead |
| Medium | Shell |
| Dimensions | 4.65 in. (11.81 cm) |
| Classification | Shell-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2900–2350 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic |
| Date Range | 2900 BC – 2350 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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I
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Inlay
BS
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Bead spreader
O
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Ornament
IM
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Inlay: male torso
SF
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Shell fragment
O
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Ornament
SF
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Shell fragment
SF
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Shell fragment
Other works from the Early Dynastic period
LC
ca. 3100–2900 B.C.Lion Cub
S
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Shell
F
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Figure
CA
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Cow amulet
PA
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Pendant amulet in the form of a bird
BS
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Bead spreader
PB
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Plano-convex brick
O
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Ornament
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324892