Cone-shaped vase with geometric decoration
Flag of IranAncient 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

MediumCeramic, paint
Dimensions8.12 in. (20.62 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers 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
Dateca. 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. Flag of 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.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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