Goddess wearing a headdress surmounted by a bird
Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculptureca. late 2nd millennium B.C.

Goddess wearing a headdress surmounted by a bird is a metalwork-sculpture of Canaanite origin created in ca. late 2nd millennium B.C. using bronze measuring 5 x 7/8 in. (12.8 x 2.2 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBronze
Dimensions5 x 7/8 in. (12.8 x 2.2 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Sculpture
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineEdith Perry Chapman Fund, 1966
Dateca. late 2nd millennium B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Canaanite culture, dating from the Late Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 1500 BC – 1000 BC.

Geography

Origin: Levant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Goddess wearing a headdress surmounted by a bird?

Goddess wearing a headdress surmounted by a bird is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Goddess wearing a headdress surmounted by a bird created?

Goddess wearing a headdress surmounted by a bird dates to ca. late 2nd millennium B.C..

What material is Goddess wearing a headdress surmounted by a bird made from?

Goddess wearing a headdress surmounted by a bird is crafted from bronze.

Is Goddess wearing a headdress surmounted by a bird in the public domain?

Goddess wearing a headdress surmounted by a bird is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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