Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Sculpture2nd–1st millennium B.C.
Figure of a woman is a ceramics-sculpture created in 2nd–1st millennium B.C. using ceramic measuring 5 in. × 2 1/2 in. × 1 1/16 in. (12.7 × 6.4 × 2.7 cm) Base… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 5 in. × 2 1/2 in. × 1 1/16 in. (12.7 × 6.4 × 2.7 cm) Base: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Albert M. Lythgoe, 1917 |
| Date | 2nd–1st millennium B.C. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Figure of a woman?
Figure of a woman is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Figure of a woman created?
Figure of a woman dates to 2nd–1st millennium B.C..
What material is Figure of a woman made from?
Figure of a woman is crafted from ceramic.
Is Figure of a woman in the public domain?
Figure of a woman is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026