Fragment of a trough with a nude male figure in relief is a stone-reliefs created in ca. 3300–2900 B.C. using gypsum alabaster measuring 6 3/4 in. (17 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gypsum alabaster |
| Dimensions | 6 3/4 in. (17 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Leon Pomerance, 1983 |
| Date | ca. 3300–2900 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr period. The estimated date range is 3300 BC – 2900 BC.
Geography
Origin: Southern Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Fragment of a trough with a nude male figure in relief?
Fragment of a trough with a nude male figure in relief is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Fragment of a trough with a nude male figure in relief created?
Fragment of a trough with a nude male figure in relief dates to ca. 3300–2900 B.C..
What material is Fragment of a trough with a nude male figure in relief made from?
Fragment of a trough with a nude male figure in relief is crafted from gypsum alabaster.
Is Fragment of a trough with a nude male figure in relief in the public domain?
Fragment of a trough with a nude male figure in relief is in the public domain and can be freely used.