Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implementsca. 2900–2700 B.C.Sickle blade set in bitumen for attachment to a handle is a stone-implements of Sumerian origin created in ca. 2900–2700 B.C. using flint, bitumen measuring 1.14 x 2.76 in. (2.9 x 7.01 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Flint, bitumen |
| Dimensions | 1.14 x 2.76 in. (2.9 x 7.01 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Date | ca. 2900–2700 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Sumerian culture, dating from the Early Dynastic I period. The estimated date range is 2900 BC – 2700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Sickle blade set in bitumen for attachment to a handle?
Sickle blade set in bitumen for attachment to a handle is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Sickle blade set in bitumen for attachment to a handle created?
Sickle blade set in bitumen for attachment to a handle dates to ca. 2900–2700 B.C..
What material is Sickle blade set in bitumen for attachment to a handle made from?
Sickle blade set in bitumen for attachment to a handle is crafted from flint, bitumen.
Is Sickle blade set in bitumen for attachment to a handle in the public domain?
Sickle blade set in bitumen for attachment to a handle is in the public domain and can be freely used.