Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. late 3rd millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleBowl rim sherd with comb impressions
MediumCeramic, bitumem
Dimensions1.69 x 1.34 in. (4.29 x 3.4 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. late 3rd millennium B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1972
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodEarly Bronze Age
Date Range2350 BC – 2250 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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SB
ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C.Spiral bead
PA
ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C.Pendant and beads
PI
ca. early 3rd millennium B.C.Plaque in the form of a striding lion
O
ca. late 3rd millennium B.C.Ornament
CB
ca. late 3rd millennium B.C.Carinated bowl rim sherd
RM
3rd millennium B.C.Rectangular mortar
O
ca. late 3rd millennium B.C.Ornament
BR
ca. late 3rd millennium B.C.Bowl rim sherd
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326116