Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Ornamentsca. 1780–1580 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleInlay
MediumBone
Dimensions0.62 x 2.5 in. (1.57 x 6.35 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 1780–1580 B.C.
Credit LineGift of Harris D. and H. Dunscombe Colt, 1934
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodDynasty 15-17, 2nd Intermediate Period, Hyksos
Date Range1780 BC – 1580 BC

Provenance

RegionLevant

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323115