Sumerian · Early Dynastic · ca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Ornamentsca. 2900–2350 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Ornament |
| Medium | Shell |
| Dimensions | 1.81 x 0.71 x 0.33 in. (4.6 x 1.8 x 0.84 cm) |
| Classification | Shell-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2900–2350 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic |
| Date Range | 2900 BC – 2350 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
More shell-ornaments from the Sumerian tradition
SF
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Shell fragment
I
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Inlay
IS
ca. 2600–2350 B.C.Inlay: seated male with cup and palm frond
I
ca. 2600–2350 B.C.Inlay
SF
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Shell fragment
ID
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Inlay depicting male torso
IS
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Inlay: skirt with fringe
CA
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Cow amulet
Other works from the Early Dynastic period
SO
ca. 3050 B.C.Stela of a Woman Named Niseret
LH
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Lion head
SF
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Shell fragment
F
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Figure
PW
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Peg with kneeling male
PA
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Pendant amulet in the form of a bird
S
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Shell
FK
ca. 2949 B.C.Flint Knife
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324885