Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 9th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Anthropomorphic vessel |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 16.5 in. (41.91 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | From The Collection of Nina and Gordon Bunshaft, Bequest of Nina Bunshaft, 1994 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II-III |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northwestern Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327501