Sumerian · Early Dynastic I · ca. 2900–2700 B.C.

Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtStone-Vesselsca. 2900–2700 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleVessel
MediumLimestone
Dimensions4 in. (10.16 cm)
ClassificationStone-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2900–2700 B.C.
Credit LineBequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSumerian
PeriodEarly Dynastic I
Date Range2900 BC – 2700 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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DV
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J
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DC
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V
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Vessel

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SO
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CS
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.Cylinder seal
AI
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CS
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.Cylinder seal
CS
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.Cylinder seal and modern impression: geometric design
CS
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.Cylinder seal
V
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.Vessel
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ca. 2900–2700 B.C.Sickle blade set in bitumen for attachment to a handle
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323767