Ancient Near Eastern ArtFaience-Vessels2nd millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleBowl with human head
MediumFaience
DimensionsH. 6.1 cm x Diam. mouth 5.8 cm
ClassificationFaience-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Date2nd millennium B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, Rogers Fund and Mrs. Vladimir S. Littauer Gift, 1999
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodMiddle Bronze Age
Date Range2 BC

Provenance

RegionSyria

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327828