Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Ornamentsca. 3000 B.C. (?)
Cow amulet is a ivory/bone-ornaments created in ca. 3000 B.C. (?) using bone measuring 0.37 x 0.7 in. (0.94 x 1.78 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bone |
| Dimensions | 0.37 x 0.7 in. (0.94 x 1.78 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Walter Hauser, 1959 |
| Date | ca. 3000 B.C. (?) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cow amulet?
Cow amulet is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cow amulet created?
Cow amulet dates to ca. 3000 B.C. (?).
What material is Cow amulet made from?
Cow amulet is crafted from bone.
Is Cow amulet in the public domain?
Cow amulet is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026