Roundel with a rosette and recumbent horned animals is a metalwork-ornaments of Elamite origin created in ca. 14th–13th century B.C. using gold, silver foil, bronze, bitumen measuring 0.55 in. (1.4 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gold, silver foil, bronze, bitumen |
| Dimensions | 0.55 in. (1.4 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Date | ca. 14th–13th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Elamite culture, dating from the Middle Elamite period. The estimated date range is 1400 BC – 1200 BC.
Geography
Origin: Southwestern Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Roundel with a rosette and recumbent horned animals?
Roundel with a rosette and recumbent horned animals is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Roundel with a rosette and recumbent horned animals created?
Roundel with a rosette and recumbent horned animals dates to ca. 14th–13th century B.C..
What material is Roundel with a rosette and recumbent horned animals made from?
Roundel with a rosette and recumbent horned animals is crafted from gold, silver foil, bronze, bitumen.
Is Roundel with a rosette and recumbent horned animals in the public domain?
Roundel with a rosette and recumbent horned animals is in the public domain and can be freely used.