Early Bronze Age · ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. mid-3rd millennium B.C.
Beaker is a ceramics-vessels created in ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C. using ceramic measuring 4.41 in. (11.2 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 4.41 in. (11.2 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1972 |
| Date | ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Early Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 2600 BC – 2350 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Beaker?
Beaker is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Beaker created?
Beaker dates to ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C..
What material is Beaker made from?
Beaker is crafted from ceramic.
Is Beaker in the public domain?
Beaker is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026