Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Ornamentsca. 2600–2500 B.C.Inlay: combat between a human-headed bull and a lion-headed eagle is a shell-ornaments of Sumerian origin created in ca. 2600–2500 B.C. using shell measuring 2.32 x 2.09 in. (5.89 x 5.31 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Shell |
| Dimensions | 2.32 x 2.09 in. (5.89 x 5.31 cm) |
| Classification | Shell-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Leon Levy and Shelby White Gift, 1984 |
| Date | ca. 2600–2500 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Sumerian culture, dating from the Early Dynastic IIIa period. The estimated date range is 2600 BC – 2500 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Inlay: combat between a human-headed bull and a lion-headed eagle?
Inlay: combat between a human-headed bull and a lion-headed eagle is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Inlay: combat between a human-headed bull and a lion-headed eagle created?
Inlay: combat between a human-headed bull and a lion-headed eagle dates to ca. 2600–2500 B.C..
What material is Inlay: combat between a human-headed bull and a lion-headed eagle made from?
Inlay: combat between a human-headed bull and a lion-headed eagle is crafted from shell.
Is Inlay: combat between a human-headed bull and a lion-headed eagle in the public domain?
Inlay: combat between a human-headed bull and a lion-headed eagle is in the public domain and can be freely used.