Plaque or lid with a bull's head is a metalwork-ornaments of Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex origin created in ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. using electrum measuring 0.16 x 2.64 in. (0.41 x 6.71 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Electrum |
| Dimensions | 0.16 x 2.64 in. (0.41 x 6.71 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Norbert Schimmel Gift, 1984 |
| Date | ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex culture, dating from the Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 2250 BC – 1750 BC.
Geography
Origin: Bactria-Margiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Plaque or lid with a bull's head?
Plaque or lid with a bull's head is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Plaque or lid with a bull's head created?
Plaque or lid with a bull's head dates to ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Plaque or lid with a bull's head made from?
Plaque or lid with a bull's head is crafted from electrum.
Is Plaque or lid with a bull's head in the public domain?
Plaque or lid with a bull's head is in the public domain and can be freely used.