Shell engraved with winged female deity, sphinxes, and lotus plants is a shell-vessels created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using shell (tridacna squamosa) measuring 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Shell (Tridacna squamosa) |
| Dimensions | 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm) |
| Classification | Shell-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Friends of Inanna Gifts, 1999 |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Iron Age II period. The estimated date range is 800 BC – 600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Levant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Shell engraved with winged female deity, sphinxes, and lotus plants?
Shell engraved with winged female deity, sphinxes, and lotus plants is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Shell engraved with winged female deity, sphinxes, and lotus plants created?
Shell engraved with winged female deity, sphinxes, and lotus plants dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..
What material is Shell engraved with winged female deity, sphinxes, and lotus plants made from?
Shell engraved with winged female deity, sphinxes, and lotus plants is crafted from shell (tridacna squamosa).
Is Shell engraved with winged female deity, sphinxes, and lotus plants in the public domain?
Shell engraved with winged female deity, sphinxes, and lotus plants is in the public domain and can be freely used.