Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Vessels-Inscribedca. early to mid-3rd millennium B.C.
Cup fragment is a stone-vessels-inscribed of Indus origin created in ca. early to mid-3rd millennium B.C. using alabaster measuring 2.52 x 2.13 in. (6.4 x 5.41 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Alabaster |
| Dimensions | 2.52 x 2.13 in. (6.4 x 5.41 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Vessels-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund and Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, by exchange, 1957 |
| Date | ca. early to mid-3rd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Indus culture, dating from the Early Harappan period. The estimated date range is 3000 BC – 2600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Indus Region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cup fragment?
Cup fragment is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cup fragment created?
Cup fragment dates to ca. early to mid-3rd millennium B.C..
What material is Cup fragment made from?
Cup fragment is crafted from alabaster.
Is Cup fragment in the public domain?
Cup fragment is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026