Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. early to mid-3rd millennium B.C.
Bowl with painted decoration is a ceramics-vessels of Indus origin created in ca. early to mid-3rd millennium B.C. using ceramic, paint measuring 6.02 in. (15.29 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic, paint |
| Dimensions | 6.02 in. (15.29 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund and Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, by exchange, 1957 |
| Date | ca. early to mid-3rd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Indus culture, dating from the Early Harappan period. The estimated date range is 2900 BC – 2400 BC.
Geography
Origin: Indus Region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Bowl with painted decoration?
Bowl with painted decoration is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Bowl with painted decoration created?
Bowl with painted decoration dates to ca. early to mid-3rd millennium B.C..
What material is Bowl with painted decoration made from?
Bowl with painted decoration is crafted from ceramic, paint.
Is Bowl with painted decoration in the public domain?
Bowl with painted decoration is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026