Sumerian · Early Dynastic IIIa · ca. 2600–2500 B.C.

Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornamentsca. 2600–2500 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleNecklace
MediumLapis lazuli
Dimensions21.65 in. (54.99 cm)
ClassificationStone-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Credit LineDodge Fund, 1933
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSumerian
PeriodEarly Dynastic IIIa
Date Range2600 BC – 2500 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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EI
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Eye inlay for a statue
CA
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CA
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Cow amulet
DA
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.Demon-headed amulet
CA
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Calf amulet
A
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Amulet
A
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.Amulet

Other works from the Early Dynastic IIIa period

B
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Blade
R
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Ring
PO
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Parts of two male worshipers
P
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Pendant
FH
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Fragmentary head of a worshiper
N
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Necklace
C
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Cup
ID
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Inlay depicting male torso
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322902