Sumerian · Early Dynastic II · ca. 2700–2600 B.C.

Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtShell-Ornamentsca. 2700–2600 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleBead
MediumShell
Dimensions3.43 in. (8.71 cm)
ClassificationShell-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2700–2600 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1962
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSumerian
PeriodEarly Dynastic II
Date Range2700 BC – 2600 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

More shell-ornaments from the Sumerian tradition

A
ca. 2600–2350 B.C.Amulet
O
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Ornament
SF
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Shell fragment
IS
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Inlay: skirt with fringe
IS
ca. 2600–2350 B.C.Inlay: seated male with cup and palm frond
P
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Pendant
O
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Ornament
SF
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Shell fragment

Other works from the Early Dynastic II period

V
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Vessel
SF
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Seated female figure
S
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Shell
CC
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Conical cup
CA
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Cow amulet
MH
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Mace head
CS
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Cylinder seal
MH
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Male head
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325446