Medallion with a seated deity and a male worshiper is a metalwork-ornaments of Urartian origin created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using silver, gold foil measuring Diam. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Silver, gold foil |
| Dimensions | Diam. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Norbert Schimmel Trust, 1989 |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Urartian culture, dating from the Iron Age III period. The estimated date range is 800 BC – 600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Urartu.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Medallion with a seated deity and a male worshiper?
Medallion with a seated deity and a male worshiper is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Medallion with a seated deity and a male worshiper created?
Medallion with a seated deity and a male worshiper dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..
What material is Medallion with a seated deity and a male worshiper made from?
Medallion with a seated deity and a male worshiper is crafted from silver, gold foil.
Is Medallion with a seated deity and a male worshiper in the public domain?
Medallion with a seated deity and a male worshiper is in the public domain and can be freely used.