Sumerian · Early Dynastic IIIa · ca. 2600–2500 B.C.

Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 2600–2500 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleRing
MediumSilver
Dimensions1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Credit LineDodge Fund, 1933
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSumerian
PeriodEarly Dynastic IIIa
Date Range2600 BC – 2500 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

More metalwork-ornaments from the Sumerian tradition

BH
ca. 2600–2350 B.C.Bull's head ornament for a lyre
NB
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Necklace beads
R
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Ring
HR
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Hair ribbon
P
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Pin
N
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Necklace
HR
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Hair ribbon
B
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Beads

Other works from the Early Dynastic IIIa period

RP
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Relief plaque with a banquet scene
H
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Headdress
I
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Inlay
B
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Blade
N
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Necklace
B
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Beads
HR
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Hair ribbon
VS
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Vessel supported by two rams
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322905