Anatolia (?) · Bronze Age (?) · 2nd millennium B.C. (?)
Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Vessels2nd millennium B.C. (?)
Cup is a ivory/bone-vessels of Anatolia (?) origin created in 2nd millennium B.C. (?) using ivory measuring H. 2-3/4 in. (6.9 cm.), Diam. 2-5/8 in. (6.7 cm.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | H. 2-3/4 in. (6.9 cm.), Diam. 2-5/8 in. (6.7 cm.) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 |
| Date | 2nd millennium B.C. (?) |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Anatolia (?) culture, dating from the Bronze Age (?) period. The estimated date range is 2000 BC – 1000 BC.
Geography
Origin: Anatolia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cup?
Cup is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cup created?
Cup dates to 2nd millennium B.C. (?).
What material is Cup made from?
Cup is crafted from ivory.
Is Cup in the public domain?
Cup is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026