Iran · Chalcolithic · ca. 3500 B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 3500 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cup |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 4.75 in. (12.07 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3500 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Museum of Tehran, 1939 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Chalcolithic |
| Date Range | 3500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323709