Beaker with birds on the rim is a metalwork-vessels of Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex origin created in ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. using electrum measuring H. 12 cm, W. 13.3 cm, D. 4.5 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Electrum |
| Dimensions | H. 12 cm, W. 13.3 cm, D. 4.5 cm |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Norbert Schimmel Trust, 1989 |
| Date | ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex culture, dating from the Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 2250 BC – 1750 BC.
Geography
Origin: Bactria-Margiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Beaker with birds on the rim?
Beaker with birds on the rim is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Beaker with birds on the rim created?
Beaker with birds on the rim dates to ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Beaker with birds on the rim made from?
Beaker with birds on the rim is crafted from electrum.
Is Beaker with birds on the rim in the public domain?
Beaker with birds on the rim is in the public domain and can be freely used.