Sumerian · Early Dynastic IIIa · ca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculptureca. 2600–2500 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Pendant |
| Medium | Stone, shell |
| Dimensions | 0.43 x 0.63 x 0.28 in. (1.09 x 1.6 x 0.71 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2600–2500 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic IIIa |
| Date Range | 2600 BC – 2500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325464