Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculptureca. 2600–2500 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Reclining doe |
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | H. 1 3/8 x D. 1 3/4in. (3.5 x 4.5cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2600–2500 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1954 |
| 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 324409