Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculptureca. 2300–2000 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleDisc-shaped figure
MediumGypsum alabaster
Dimensions4 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 3/4 in. (12 x 9 x 2 cm)
ClassificationStone-Sculpture
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2300–2000 B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, Leon Levy and Shelby White Gift, 1984
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodEarly Bronze Age III
Date Range2300 BC – 2000 BC

Provenance

RegionCentral Anatolia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326894