Standing female figure wearing a strap and a necklace
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculpture3rd–2nd millennium B.C.

Standing female figure wearing a strap and a necklace is a stone-sculpture created in 3rd–2nd millennium B.C. using sandstone, quartzite measuring H. 27 cm, W. 14.3 cm, D. 14.3 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSandstone, quartzite
DimensionsH. 27 cm, W. 14.3 cm, D. 14.3 cm
ClassificationStone-Sculpture
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, Fletcher, Louis V. Bell, and Rogers Funds, and The Tokyo Shimbun and Friends of Inanna Gifts, 1998
Date3rd–2nd millennium B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Early–Middle Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 3000 BC – 1000 BC.

Geography

Origin: Southwestern Arabia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Standing female figure wearing a strap and a necklace?

Standing female figure wearing a strap and a necklace is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Standing female figure wearing a strap and a necklace created?

Standing female figure wearing a strap and a necklace dates to 3rd–2nd millennium B.C..

What material is Standing female figure wearing a strap and a necklace made from?

Standing female figure wearing a strap and a necklace is crafted from sandstone, quartzite.

Is Standing female figure wearing a strap and a necklace in the public domain?

Standing female figure wearing a strap and a necklace is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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