Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Ornamentsca. 7th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Inlay |
| Medium | Bone |
| Dimensions | 0.24 x 1 in. (0.61 x 2.54 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1977 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Edomite |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Levant |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326247