Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornamentsca. 2000–1785 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleFish amulet
MediumStone
Dimensions0.91 in. (2.31 cm)
ClassificationStone-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2000–1785 B.C.
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. V. Everit Macy, 1923
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodMiddle Bronze Age
Date Range2000 BC – 1785 BC

Provenance

RegionLevant

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322525