Brick fragment with a guilloche design
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtCeramicsca. 9th century B.C.

Brick fragment with a guilloche design is a ceramics of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th century B.C. using ceramic, glaze measuring 5.5 x 4.87 x 4 in. (13.97 x 12.37 x 10.16 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCeramic, glaze
Dimensions5.5 x 4.87 x 4 in. (13.97 x 12.37 x 10.16 cm)
ClassificationCeramics
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1954
Dateca. 9th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 900 BC – 800 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Brick fragment with a guilloche design?

Brick fragment with a guilloche design is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Brick fragment with a guilloche design created?

Brick fragment with a guilloche design dates to ca. 9th century B.C..

What material is Brick fragment with a guilloche design made from?

Brick fragment with a guilloche design is crafted from ceramic, glaze.

Is Brick fragment with a guilloche design in the public domain?

Brick fragment with a guilloche design 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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