Ancient Near Eastern ArtTextiles-Costumesca. 8th century A.D.
Curved piece of leather is a textiles-costumes created in ca. 8th century A.D. using leather measuring 4.76 in. (12.09 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Leather |
| Dimensions | 4.76 in. (12.09 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Costumes |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Jacqueline Simcox, 1999 |
| Date | ca. 8th century A.D. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Six Dynasties Period period. The estimated date range is 700 – 800.
Geography
Origin: Caucasus region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Curved piece of leather?
Curved piece of leather is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Curved piece of leather created?
Curved piece of leather dates to ca. 8th century A.D..
What material is Curved piece of leather made from?
Curved piece of leather is crafted from leather.
Is Curved piece of leather in the public domain?
Curved piece of leather is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026