Ancient Near Eastern ArtTextiles-Wovenca. 2nd century B.C.–1st century A.D.
Four strips with embroidered goats is a textiles-woven created in ca. 2nd century B.C.–1st century A.D. using wool, cotton (braided wool with cotton embroidery) measuring a: 17.3 x 1.5 in. (44 x 3.8 cm) b: 12.6 x 1.5 in. (32 x 3.8… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Wool, cotton (braided wool with cotton embroidery) |
| Dimensions | a: 17.3 x 1.5 in. (44 x 3.8 cm) b: 12.6 x 1.5 in. (32 x 3.8 cm) c: 7.1 x 1.5 in. (18 x 3.8 cm) d: 4.5 x .3 in. (11.5 x .8 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Woven |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Friends of Inanna Gifts and Rogers Fund, 2000 |
| Date | ca. 2nd century B.C.–1st century A.D. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Four strips with embroidered goats?
Four strips with embroidered goats is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Four strips with embroidered goats created?
Four strips with embroidered goats dates to ca. 2nd century B.C.–1st century A.D..
What material is Four strips with embroidered goats made from?
Four strips with embroidered goats is crafted from wool, cotton (braided wool with cotton embroidery).
Is Four strips with embroidered goats in the public domain?
Four strips with embroidered goats is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026