Jemdet Nasr · ca. 3100–2900 B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implementsca. 3100–2900 B.C.
Weight is a stone-implements created in ca. 3100–2900 B.C. using bitumen compound measuring 2.17 x 1.5 x 1.18 in. (5.51 x 3.81 x 3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bitumen compound |
| Dimensions | 2.17 x 1.5 x 1.18 in. (5.51 x 3.81 x 3 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Date | ca. 3100–2900 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Jemdet Nasr period. The estimated date range is 3100 BC – 2900 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Weight?
Weight is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Weight created?
Weight dates to ca. 3100–2900 B.C..
What material is Weight made from?
Weight is crafted from bitumen compound.
Is Weight in the public domain?
Weight is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026