Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Architectural-Inscribedca. 12th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Brick with Elamite royal inscription |
| Medium | Ceramic, glaze |
| Dimensions | 3.12 x 5.37 x 8.87 in. (7.92 x 13.64 x 22.53 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Architectural-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 12th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Charlotte M. Bradford, 1952 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Elamite |
| Period | Middle Elamite |
| Date Range | 1200 BC – 1100 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324226