Object Title
Silver statuette of a draped lady
Measurements
H. 4.6 cm
Creation Date
ca. 1st–2nd century A.D
Credit Line
Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Museum Name
Museum Contact
provenance.research@metmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/330043
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Created before the fall of the Roman Empire (476 AD)
Provenance Information
[Until 1974, with Michel E. Abemayor, New York]; 1975-77, Michel Abemayor’s Estate; acquired in 1977, purchased by Nanette B. Kelekian from the Estate of M. Abemayor; 1977-2020, collection of Nanette B. Kelekian, New York.
Exhibition Information
None
Publication Information
None
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object qualifies as an exception to the 1970 rule because Nanette Kelekian signed a will prior to 2008 that documents her intent to bequeath the object to the Museum.