Early Bronze Age · ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vesselsca. mid-3rd millennium B.C.
Cup is a metalwork-vessels created in ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C. using silver measuring H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Silver |
| Dimensions | H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Jacques Chalmin and Jean-Luc Chalmin, 1986 |
| Date | ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Early Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 2500 BC.
Geography
Origin: Syria.
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 ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C..
What material is Cup made from?
Cup is crafted from silver.
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