Ring

Early Bronze Age · ca. late 3rd millennium B.C.

Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. late 3rd millennium B.C.

Ring is a metalwork-ornaments created in ca. late 3rd millennium B.C. using silver measuring 0.08 x 0.2 in. (0.2 x 0.51 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSilver
Dimensions0.08 x 0.2 in. (0.2 x 0.51 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1972
Dateca. late 3rd millennium B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Early Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 2350 BC – 2250 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Ring?

Ring is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Ring created?

Ring dates to ca. late 3rd millennium B.C..

What material is Ring made from?

Ring is crafted from silver.

Is Ring in the public domain?

Ring is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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