Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Ornamentsca. 2900–2350 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Shell fragment |
| Medium | Shell |
| Dimensions | 1.61 in. (4.09 cm) |
| Classification | Shell-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2900–2350 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic |
| Date Range | 2900 BC – 2350 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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I
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CA
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Cow amulet
P
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Pendant
SF
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Shell fragment
CA
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Cow amulet
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PW
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Peg with kneeling male
AH
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Axe head
S
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Shell
O
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Ornament
O
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Ornament
PB
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Plano-convex brick
SF
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Shell fragment
LH
ca. 2900–2350 B.C.Lion head
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324890