Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Ornamentsca. 2600–2350 B.C.Inlay: seated male with cup and palm frond is a shell-ornaments of Sumerian origin created in ca. 2600–2350 B.C. using shell measuring H. 3/16 x W. 1 3/8 x D. 1 9/16 in. (0.5 x 3.5 x 4 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Shell |
| Dimensions | H. 3/16 x W. 1 3/8 x D. 1 9/16 in. (0.5 x 3.5 x 4 cm) |
| Classification | Shell-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Date | ca. 2600–2350 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Sumerian culture, dating from the Early Dynastic III period. The estimated date range is 2600 BC – 2350 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Inlay: seated male with cup and palm frond?
Inlay: seated male with cup and palm frond is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Inlay: seated male with cup and palm frond created?
Inlay: seated male with cup and palm frond dates to ca. 2600–2350 B.C..
What material is Inlay: seated male with cup and palm frond made from?
Inlay: seated male with cup and palm frond is crafted from shell.
Is Inlay: seated male with cup and palm frond in the public domain?
Inlay: seated male with cup and palm frond is in the public domain and can be freely used.