Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Ornamentsca. 2700–2600 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Shell |
| Medium | Shell |
| Dimensions | 2.72 x 2.05 x 1.5 in. (6.91 x 5.21 x 3.81 cm) |
| Classification | Shell-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2700–2600 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Early Dynastic II |
| Date Range | 2700 BC – 2600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325447