Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculptureca. 2600–2500 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleFemale head with elaborate hairstyle
MediumLimestone
DimensionsH. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
ClassificationStone-Sculpture
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Credit LineGift of E. S. David, 1949
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodEarly Dynastic IIIa
Date Range2600 BC – 2500 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324060