Ancient Near Eastern ArtFaience-Implementsca. mid-1st millennium B.C.
Handle of whip or fly whisk is a faience-implements created in ca. mid-1st millennium B.C. using faience, green measuring 3.94 in. (10.01 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Faience, green |
| Dimensions | 3.94 in. (10.01 cm) |
| Classification | Faience-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 |
| Date | ca. mid-1st millennium B.C. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Handle of whip or fly whisk?
Handle of whip or fly whisk is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Handle of whip or fly whisk created?
Handle of whip or fly whisk dates to ca. mid-1st millennium B.C..
What material is Handle of whip or fly whisk made from?
Handle of whip or fly whisk is crafted from faience, green.
Is Handle of whip or fly whisk in the public domain?
Handle of whip or fly whisk is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026