Figure of a woman
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

MediumCeramic
Dimensions5 in. × 2 1/2 in. × 1 1/16 in. (12.7 × 6.4 × 2.7 cm) Base: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Sculpture
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Albert M. Lythgoe, 1917
Date2nd–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

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