Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornamentsca. 2100–2000 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Boss |
| Medium | Black steatite |
| Dimensions | 0.87 x 0.75 in. (2.21 x 1.91 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2100–2000 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1950 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Neo-Sumerian |
| Period | Neo-Sumerian |
| Date Range | 2100 BC – 2000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324103