Sumerian · Early Dynastic IIIa · ca. 2600–2500 B.C.

Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 2600–2500 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleEarring
MediumGold
Dimensions2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Credit LineDodge Fund, 1933
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSumerian
PeriodEarly Dynastic IIIa
Date Range2600 BC – 2500 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

More metalwork-ornaments from the Sumerian tradition

HR
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Hair ribbon
HR
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Hair ribbon
E
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Earring
BH
ca. 2600–2350 B.C.Bull's head ornament for a lyre
B
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Beads
HR
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Hair ribbons
R
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Ring
B
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Beads

Other works from the Early Dynastic IIIa period

J
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Jar
IS
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Inlay: skirt with fringe
DV
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Double vessel with duck-shaped supports
JF
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Jar fragment with reclining bulls
I
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Inlay
SA
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Standing animal amulet
IW
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Inlay: woman wearing a cylinder seal, playing a flute
P
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Pin
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322907