Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implementsca. 7th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Palette with a sculpted female head and incised decoration |
| 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 |
| Date | ca. 7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Sheldon and Barbara Breitbart, 1984 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Levant |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327043