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

Artwork Details

TitleShell
MediumShell
Dimensions1.26 in. (3.2 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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SF
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Shell fragment
I
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Inlay
O
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Ornament
S
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Shell
B
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Bead
BS
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Bead spreader
O
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Ornament
SF
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Shell fragment
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324895