Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculptureca. 2300–2000 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleHead of a ruler
MediumCopper alloy
Dimensions13 1/2in. (34.3cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Sculpture
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2300–2000 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1947
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodEarly Bronze Age
Date Range2300 BC – 2000 BC

Provenance

RegionIran or Mesopotamia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 329077