Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implementsca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C.
Weight in the shape of a duck is a stone-implements created in ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. using stone, black measuring 5 x 12 in. (12.7 x 30.48 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Stone, black |
| Dimensions | 5 x 12 in. (12.7 x 30.48 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Louise Crane, in memory of her mother, Mrs. W. Murray Crane, 1980 |
| Date | ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Weight in the shape of a duck?
Weight in the shape of a duck is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Weight in the shape of a duck created?
Weight in the shape of a duck dates to ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Weight in the shape of a duck made from?
Weight in the shape of a duck is crafted from stone, black.
Is Weight in the shape of a duck in the public domain?
Weight in the shape of a duck is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026