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
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 1.57 x 1 x 0.84 in. (3.99 x 2.54 x 2.13 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Sheldon and Barbara Breitbart, 1984 |
| Date | ca. 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.