Late Bronze Age · ca. mid-2nd millennium B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. mid-2nd millennium B.C.
Bowl is a ceramics-vessels created in ca. mid-2nd millennium B.C. using ceramic, paint measuring 3.27 in. (8.31 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic, paint |
| Dimensions | 3.27 in. (8.31 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Jerome M. Eisenberg, 1963 |
| Date | ca. mid-2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Late Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 1600 BC – 1400 BC.
Geography
Origin: Central Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Bowl?
Bowl is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Bowl created?
Bowl dates to ca. mid-2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Bowl made from?
Bowl is crafted from ceramic, paint.
Is Bowl in the public domain?
Bowl is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026