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
| Medium | Calcite |
| Dimensions | 5 1/4 x 3 7/8 in. (13.2 x 9.9 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Sheldon and Barbara Breitbart, 1984 |
| Date | ca. 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.