Lid (?) with a serpent is a metalwork-ornaments of Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex origin created in ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. using silver measuring Diam. 5 in. (12.8 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Silver |
| Dimensions | Diam. 5 in. (12.8 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Norbert Schimmel Trust, 1989 |
| Date | ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex culture, dating from the Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 2250 BC – 1750 BC.
Geography
Origin: Bactria-Margiana or eastern Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Lid (?) with a serpent?
Lid (?) with a serpent is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Lid (?) with a serpent created?
Lid (?) with a serpent dates to ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Lid (?) with a serpent made from?
Lid (?) with a serpent is crafted from silver.
Is Lid (?) with a serpent in the public domain?
Lid (?) with a serpent is in the public domain and can be freely used.