Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Vesselsca. 2900–2700 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleBowl with procession of bulls
MediumMarble
DimensionsH. 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)
ClassificationStone-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2900–2700 B.C.
Credit LineFletcher Fund, 1939
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodEarly Dynastic I
Date Range2900 BC – 2700 BC

Provenance

RegionSouthern Mesopotamia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323718