Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Ornamentsca. 2900–2350 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleShell
MediumShell
Dimensions2.09 in. (5.31 cm)
ClassificationShell-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1959
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodEarly Dynastic
Date Range2900 BC – 2350 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324894