Iran · Iron Age · 1st millennium B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vessels1st millennium B.C.Bottle is a ceramics-vessels of Iran origin created in 1st millennium B.C. using ceramic measuring 5.37 x 3 in. (13.64 x 7.62 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 5.37 x 3 in. (13.64 x 7.62 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1957 |
| Date | 1st millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Iran culture, dating from the Iron Age period. The estimated date range is 1000 BC – 1 BC.
Geography
Origin: Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Bottle?
Bottle is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Bottle created?
Bottle dates to 1st millennium B.C..
What material is Bottle made from?
Bottle is crafted from ceramic.
Is Bottle in the public domain?
Bottle is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026