Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculptureca. 2900–2350 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Peg with kneeling male |
| Medium | Copper alloy |
| Dimensions | H. 4.8 x W. 2 x D. 12.5 cm (1 7/8 x 3/4 x 4 7/8 in.) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2900–2350 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Norbert Schimmel Trust, 1989 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic |
| Date Range | 2900 BC – 2350 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327395