Bull head-shaped spout of vessel is a stone-vessels of Elamite origin created in ca. early 2nd millennium B.C. using bitumen compound, shell measuring 2.14 x 3.75 in. (5.44 x 9.53 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bitumen compound, shell |
| Dimensions | 2.14 x 3.75 in. (5.44 x 9.53 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1949 |
| Date | ca. early 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Elamite culture, dating from the Old Elamite period. The estimated date range is 2000 BC – 1750 BC.
Geography
Origin: Southwestern Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Bull head-shaped spout of vessel?
Bull head-shaped spout of vessel is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Bull head-shaped spout of vessel created?
Bull head-shaped spout of vessel dates to ca. early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Bull head-shaped spout of vessel made from?
Bull head-shaped spout of vessel is crafted from bitumen compound, shell.
Is Bull head-shaped spout of vessel in the public domain?
Bull head-shaped spout of vessel is in the public domain and can be freely used.