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
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 5 x 7/8 in. (12.8 x 2.2 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Edith Perry Chapman Fund, 1966 |
| Date | ca. 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.