Sumerian · Early Dynastic IIIa · ca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 2600–2500 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Earring |
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2600–2500 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Dodge Fund, 1933 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic IIIa |
| Date Range | 2600 BC – 2500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
More metalwork-ornaments from the Sumerian tradition
HR
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Hair ribbon
R
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Ring
H
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Headdress
E
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Earring
HR
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Hair ribbon
BH
ca. 2600–2350 B.C.Bull's head ornament for a lyre
HR
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Hair ribbon
B
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Beads
Other works from the Early Dynastic IIIa period
EI
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Eye inlay for a statue
RV
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Ritual vessel or stand
I
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Inlay
SF
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Standing female figure
VO
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Vessel or ritual stand
HR
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Hair ribbon
SS
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Scallop shell
I
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Inlay
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322908