Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implements1st millennium B.C.
Sickle is a metalwork-implements of Edomite origin created in 1st millennium B.C. using iron measuring 0.12 x 5.94 in. (0.3 x 15.09 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Iron |
| Dimensions | 0.12 x 5.94 in. (0.3 x 15.09 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1977 |
| Date | 1st millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Edomite culture, dating from the Iron Age II period. The estimated date range is 1000 BC – 1 BC.
Geography
Origin: Levant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Sickle?
Sickle is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Sickle created?
Sickle dates to 1st millennium B.C..
What material is Sickle made from?
Sickle is crafted from iron.
Is Sickle in the public domain?
Sickle is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026