Pomegranate carved in the round
Pomegranate carved in the round is an ivory bead shaped like a pomegranate. It is dated to the 8th century B.C. and is attributed to the Assyrian Empire. The ivory bead is currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in its collection.
| Pomegranate carved in the round | |
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| Year | c. 9th–8th century B.C. |
| Medium | Ivory |
| Location | Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City |
Description
The ivory bead is shaped like a pomegranate, an object commonly depicted in Assyrian art.[1] The reddish color of the bead was not intended; rather, the object is stained as a result of being buried in the ruins of Kalhu.[1] A product of the trade routes of the Bronze Age Civilizations, the ivory used in the making of the piece was likely imported from Egypt.[1]
References
- Collins, Paul (January 2006). "An Assyrian-Style Ivory Plaque from Hasanlu, Iran". Metropolitan Museum Journal. 41: 19–31. doi:10.1086/met.41.20320658. ISSN 0077-8958.
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