Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. early to mid-4th millennium B.C.Beaker with a checkerboard design is a ceramics-vessels of Iran origin created in ca. early to mid-4th millennium B.C. using ceramic measuring 7.87 x 7.28 in. (19.99 x 18.49 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 7.87 x 7.28 in. (19.99 x 18.49 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1948 |
| Date | ca. early to mid-4th millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Iran culture, dating from the Chalcolithic period. The estimated date range is 4000 BC – 3600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Beaker with a checkerboard design?
Beaker with a checkerboard design is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Beaker with a checkerboard design created?
Beaker with a checkerboard design dates to ca. early to mid-4th millennium B.C..
What material is Beaker with a checkerboard design made from?
Beaker with a checkerboard design is crafted from ceramic.
Is Beaker with a checkerboard design in the public domain?
Beaker with a checkerboard design is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026