Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 2600–2500 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Headdress |
| Medium | Gold, lapis lazuli, carnelian |
| Dimensions | L. 15 1/8 in. (38.5 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2600–2500 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Dodge Fund, 1933 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic IIIa |
| Date Range | 2600 BC – 2500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322903