Palette with a sculpted female head and incised decoration
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implementsca. 7th century B.C.

Palette with a sculpted female head and incised decoration is a stone-implements created in ca. 7th century B.C. using calcite measuring 5 1/4 x 3 7/8 in. (13.2 x 9.9 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCalcite
Dimensions5 1/4 x 3 7/8 in. (13.2 x 9.9 cm)
ClassificationStone-Implements
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Sheldon and Barbara Breitbart, 1984
Dateca. 7th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Iron Age II period. The estimated date range is 700 BC – 600 BC.

Geography

Origin: Levant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Palette with a sculpted female head and incised decoration?

Palette with a sculpted female head and incised decoration is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Palette with a sculpted female head and incised decoration created?

Palette with a sculpted female head and incised decoration dates to ca. 7th century B.C..

What material is Palette with a sculpted female head and incised decoration made from?

Palette with a sculpted female head and incised decoration is crafted from calcite.

Is Palette with a sculpted female head and incised decoration in the public domain?

Palette with a sculpted female head and incised decoration is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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