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

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

Artwork Details

TitleNecklace
MediumGold, lapis lazuli
DimensionsL. 22.5 cm
ClassificationMetalwork-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

More metalwork-ornaments from the Sumerian tradition

E
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Earring
H
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Headdress
HR
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Hair ribbon
HR
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Hair ribbons
B
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Beads
BH
ca. 2600–2350 B.C.Bull's head ornament for a lyre
B
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Beads
R
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Ring

Other works from the Early Dynastic IIIa period

P
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Pendant
IA
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Inlay: animal leg
EI
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Eye inlay for a statue
FH
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Female head with elaborate hairstyle
DC
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Double cup
N
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Necklace
ID
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Inlay depicting male torso
FH
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Fragmentary head of a worshiper
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322909