Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implementsca. 4600–3600 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Weight (?) |
| Medium | Stone |
| Dimensions | 2.64 x 3.25 in. (6.71 x 8.26 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 4600–3600 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1978 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Ghassulian |
| Period | Chalcolithic |
| Date Range | 4600 BC – 3600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Levant |
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C
ca. 4600–3600 B.C.Chisel
S
ca. 4600–3600 B.C.Scraper
B
ca. 4600–3600 B.C.Blade
C
ca. 4600–3600 B.C.Chisel
FS
ca. 4600–3600 B.C.Fan scraper
B
ca. 4600–3600 B.C.Blade
B
ca. 4600–3600 B.C.Blade
B
ca. 4600–3600 B.C.Blade
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FP
ca. 4000 B.C.Footed plate with horned animals
GD
ca. early 4th millennium B.C.Goblet decorated with quadrupeds
CD
ca. early 4th millennium B.C.Cup decorated with horned animals
CH
ca. 4000–3500 B.C.Carinated hemispheroid seal
CV
ca. late 5th millennium B.C.Cone-shaped vase with geometric decoration
B
ca. 4600–3600 B.C.Blade
B
ca. 4600–3600 B.C.Blade
B
ca. 4600–3600 B.C.Blade
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326568