Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 2600–2350 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Bull's head ornament for a lyre |
| Medium | Bronze, inlaid with shell and lapis lazuli |
| Dimensions | H. 5 1/4 x W. 4 1/8 in. (13.3 x 10.5 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2600–2350 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Fletcher Fund, 1947 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic III |
| Date Range | 2600 BC – 2350 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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B
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Beads
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324023