Sumerian · Early Dynastic IIIa · ca. 2600–2500 B.C.

Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 2600–2500 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleCup
MediumCeramic
Dimensions4.49 in. (11.4 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1962
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSumerian
PeriodEarly Dynastic IIIa
Date Range2600 BC – 2500 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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SJ
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.Spouted jar

Other works from the Early Dynastic IIIa period

ID
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Inlay depicting male torso
EI
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Eye inlay for a statue
PO
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Parts of two male worshipers
IB
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Inlay: banquet scene with a seated figure holding a palm…
R
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Ring
B
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Blade
E
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Earring
C
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Cup
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325429