Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculptureca. 2600–2500 B.C.Furniture element: ram with bitumen-lined socket is a stone-sculpture of Sumerian origin created in ca. 2600–2500 B.C. using gypsum alabaster, bitumen measuring 2.2 x 1.5 x 3.78 in. (5.59 x 3.81 x 9.6 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gypsum alabaster, bitumen |
| Dimensions | 2.2 x 1.5 x 3.78 in. (5.59 x 3.81 x 9.6 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Date | ca. 2600–2500 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Sumerian culture, dating from the Early Dynastic IIIa period. The estimated date range is 2600 BC – 2500 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Furniture element: ram with bitumen-lined socket?
Furniture element: ram with bitumen-lined socket is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Furniture element: ram with bitumen-lined socket created?
Furniture element: ram with bitumen-lined socket dates to ca. 2600–2500 B.C..
What material is Furniture element: ram with bitumen-lined socket made from?
Furniture element: ram with bitumen-lined socket is crafted from gypsum alabaster, bitumen.
Is Furniture element: ram with bitumen-lined socket in the public domain?
Furniture element: ram with bitumen-lined socket is in the public domain and can be freely used.