Bowl fragment with the head of a ram is a stone-vessels of Elamite origin created in ca. early 2nd millennium B.C. using bitumen compound measuring 4.17 x 3.43 in. (10.59 x 8.71 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bitumen compound |
| Dimensions | 4.17 x 3.43 in. (10.59 x 8.71 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1948 |
| Date | ca. early 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Elamite culture, dating from the Old Elamite period. The estimated date range is 2000 BC – 1750 BC.
Geography
Origin: Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Bowl fragment with the head of a ram?
Bowl fragment with the head of a ram is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Bowl fragment with the head of a ram created?
Bowl fragment with the head of a ram dates to ca. early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Bowl fragment with the head of a ram made from?
Bowl fragment with the head of a ram is crafted from bitumen compound.
Is Bowl fragment with the head of a ram in the public domain?
Bowl fragment with the head of a ram is in the public domain and can be freely used.