Early Bronze Age (?) · ca. 2400 B.C. (?)
Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 2400 B.C. (?)
Pin is a metalwork-ornaments created in ca. 2400 B.C. (?) using copper alloy measuring 4.37 in. (11.1 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Copper alloy |
| Dimensions | 4.37 in. (11.1 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Peter Mol, 1967 |
| Date | ca. 2400 B.C. (?) |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Early Bronze Age (?) period. The estimated date range is 2400 BC.
Geography
Origin: Anatolia (?).
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Pin?
Pin is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Pin created?
Pin dates to ca. 2400 B.C. (?).
What material is Pin made from?
Pin is crafted from copper alloy.
Is Pin in the public domain?
Pin is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026