Jemdet Nasr · ca. 3100–2900 B.C.

Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implementsca. 3100–2900 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleWeight
MediumBitumen compound
Dimensions2.17 x 1.5 x 1.18 in. (5.51 x 3.81 x 3 cm)
ClassificationStone-Implements
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3100–2900 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1962
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodJemdet Nasr
Date Range3100 BC – 2900 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

Other works from the Jemdet Nasr period

V
ca. 3100–2900 B.C.Vessel
MC
ca. 3100–2900 B.C.Mosaic cone
RP
ca. 3100–2900 B.C.Rectangular plaque seal
CS
ca. 3100–2900 B.C.Cylinder seal
RP
ca. 3100–2900 B.C.Rectangular plaque seal
B
ca. 3100–2900 B.C.Beaker
RP
ca. 3100–2900 B.C.Rectangular plaque seal
I
ca. 3100–2900 B.C.Inlay
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325476