Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselslate 2nd millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Button-base cup |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 4.09 x 4.33 in. (10.39 x 11 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | late 2nd millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Mrs. Constantine Sidamon-Eristoff Gift, 1962 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age I |
| Date Range | 1400 BC – 1000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325540