Compartmented pendant with a bull's head
Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 3100–2900 B.C.

Compartmented pendant with a bull's head is a metalwork-ornaments of Proto-Elamite origin created in ca. 3100–2900 B.C. using silver measuring 2.68 x 4.33 in. (6.81 x 11 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSilver
Dimensions2.68 x 4.33 in. (6.81 x 11 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Norbert Schimmel Trust, 1989
Dateca. 3100–2900 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Proto-Elamite culture, dating from the Proto-Elamite period. The estimated date range is 3100 BC – 2900 BC.

Geography

Origin: Southwestern Iran.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Compartmented pendant with a bull's head?

Compartmented pendant with a bull's head is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Compartmented pendant with a bull's head created?

Compartmented pendant with a bull's head dates to ca. 3100–2900 B.C..

What material is Compartmented pendant with a bull's head made from?

Compartmented pendant with a bull's head is crafted from silver.

Is Compartmented pendant with a bull's head in the public domain?

Compartmented pendant with a bull's head is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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