Ancient Near Eastern ArtGlass-Ornamentsca. 15th–14th century B.C.
Ornament: male head is a glass-ornaments created in ca. 15th–14th century B.C. using glass measuring 0.84 x 0.69 x 0.39 in. (2.13 x 1.75 x 0.99 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Glass |
| Dimensions | 0.84 x 0.69 x 0.39 in. (2.13 x 1.75 x 0.99 cm) |
| Classification | Glass-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Sheldon and Barbara Breitbart, 1984 |
| Date | ca. 15th–14th century B.C. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Ornament: male head?
Ornament: male head is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Ornament: male head created?
Ornament: male head dates to ca. 15th–14th century B.C..
What material is Ornament: male head made from?
Ornament: male head is crafted from glass.
Is Ornament: male head in the public domain?
Ornament: male head is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026