Seated female is a stone-sculpture of Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex origin created in ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. using steatite or chlorite, alabaster measuring 3 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (9 x 9.4 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steatite or chlorite, alabaster |
| Dimensions | 3 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (9 x 9.4 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Norbert Schimmel Trust, 1989 |
| 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 Seated female?
Seated female is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Seated female created?
Seated female dates to ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Seated female made from?
Seated female is crafted from steatite or chlorite, alabaster.
Is Seated female in the public domain?
Seated female is in the public domain and can be freely used.