Fragment of a shell with a sculpted female head is a shell-vessels created in ca. 7th century B.C. using shell (tridacna squamosa) measuring 2 x 3 1/8 in. (5.1 x 7.9 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Shell (Tridacna squamosa) |
| Dimensions | 2 x 3 1/8 in. (5.1 x 7.9 cm) |
| Classification | Shell-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Walter Hauser, 1955 |
| Date | ca. 7th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Iron Age II period. The estimated date range is 700 BC – 600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Levant or Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Fragment of a shell with a sculpted female head?
Fragment of a shell with a sculpted female head is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Fragment of a shell with a sculpted female head created?
Fragment of a shell with a sculpted female head dates to ca. 7th century B.C..
What material is Fragment of a shell with a sculpted female head made from?
Fragment of a shell with a sculpted female head is crafted from shell (tridacna squamosa).
Is Fragment of a shell with a sculpted female head in the public domain?
Fragment of a shell with a sculpted female head is in the public domain and can be freely used.