Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Sculptureca. 1900–1600 B.C.Bed model is a ceramics-sculpture of Isin-Larsa–Old Babylonian origin created in ca. 1900–1600 B.C. using ceramic measuring 1.5 x 2.75 x 4.87 in. (3.81 x 6.99 x 12.37 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 1.5 x 2.75 x 4.87 in. (3.81 x 6.99 x 12.37 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund and Gifts of Lucy W. Drexel, Theodore M. Davis, Helen Miller Gould, Albert Gallatin, Egypt Exploration Fund and Egyptian Research Account, by exchange, 1950 |
| Date | ca. 1900–1600 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Isin-Larsa–Old Babylonian culture, dating from the Isin-Larsa–Old Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 1900 BC – 1600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Bed model?
Bed model is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Bed model created?
Bed model dates to ca. 1900–1600 B.C..
What material is Bed model made from?
Bed model is crafted from ceramic.
Is Bed model in the public domain?
Bed model is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026