Standing female (with a hole for attachment of the head, now missing)
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Sculptureca. mid-7th millennium B.C.

Standing female (with a hole for attachment of the head, now missing) is a ceramics-sculpture of Hacilar origin created in ca. mid-7th millennium B.C. using ceramic measuring 1.57 x 1 x 0.84 in. (3.99 x 2.54 x 2.13 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCeramic
Dimensions1.57 x 1 x 0.84 in. (3.99 x 2.54 x 2.13 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Sculpture
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Sheldon and Barbara Breitbart, 1984
Dateca. mid-7th millennium B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Hacilar culture, dating from the Neolithic period. The estimated date range is 6600 BC – 6400 BC.

Geography

Origin: Southwestern Anatolia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Standing female (with a hole for attachment of the head, now missing)?

Standing female (with a hole for attachment of the head, now missing) is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Standing female (with a hole for attachment of the head, now missing) created?

Standing female (with a hole for attachment of the head, now missing) dates to ca. mid-7th millennium B.C..

What material is Standing female (with a hole for attachment of the head, now missing) made from?

Standing female (with a hole for attachment of the head, now missing) is crafted from ceramic.

Is Standing female (with a hole for attachment of the head, now missing) in the public domain?

Standing female (with a hole for attachment of the head, now missing) 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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