Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. late 5th millennium B.C.Cone-shaped vase with geometric decoration is a ceramics-vessels of Iran origin created in ca. late 5th millennium B.C. using ceramic, paint measuring 8.12 in. (20.62 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic, paint |
| Dimensions | 8.12 in. (20.62 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund and Gifts of Lucy W. Drexel, Theodore M. Davis, Helen Miller Gould, Albert Gallatin, Egypt Exploration Fund and Egyptian Research Account, by exchange, 1950 |
| Date | ca. late 5th millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Iran culture, dating from the Chalcolithic period. The estimated date range is 4250 BC – 4000 BC.
Geography
Origin: Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cone-shaped vase with geometric decoration?
Cone-shaped vase with geometric decoration is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cone-shaped vase with geometric decoration created?
Cone-shaped vase with geometric decoration dates to ca. late 5th millennium B.C..
What material is Cone-shaped vase with geometric decoration made from?
Cone-shaped vase with geometric decoration is crafted from ceramic, paint.
Is Cone-shaped vase with geometric decoration in the public domain?
Cone-shaped vase with geometric decoration is in the public domain and can be freely used.