Box

Late Bronze Age · ca. 2200–1800 B.C.

Ancient Near Eastern ArtFaience-Vesselsca. 2200–1800 B.C.

Box is a faience-vessels created in ca. 2200–1800 B.C. using faience, glaze measuring 0.71 x 1.93 x 3.07 in. (1.8 x 4.9 x 7.8 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience, glaze
Dimensions0.71 x 1.93 x 3.07 in. (1.8 x 4.9 x 7.8 cm)
ClassificationFaience-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Steven D. Robinson, 1982
Dateca. 2200–1800 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Late Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 2200 BC – 1800 BC.

Geography

Origin: Bactria-Margiana.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Box?

Box is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Box created?

Box dates to ca. 2200–1800 B.C..

What material is Box made from?

Box is crafted from faience, glaze.

Is Box in the public domain?

Box is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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