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
| Medium | Silver |
| Dimensions | 2.68 x 4.33 in. (6.81 x 11 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Norbert Schimmel Trust, 1989 |
| Date | ca. 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.