Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Ornamentsca. 7th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Disc with floral decoration |
| Medium | Shell (Lambis) |
| Dimensions | 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (1.3 x 4.6 x 6.3 cm) |
| Classification | Shell-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1977 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Edomite |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Levant |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326246