Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Implementsca. 4000 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleAxe head
MediumCeramic
Dimensions3.86 x 1.89 x 5.39 in. (9.8 x 4.8 x 13.69 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Implements
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 4000 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1959
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureUbaid
PeriodUbaid
Date Range4000 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324901