Cup with incised decoration is a stone-vessels of Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex origin created in ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. using steatite or chlorite measuring 3.35 in. (8.51 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steatite or chlorite |
| Dimensions | 3.35 in. (8.51 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Sheldon Lewis Breitbart, 1983 |
| Date | ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex culture, dating from the Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 2300 BC – 1700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Bactria-Margiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cup with incised decoration?
Cup with incised decoration is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cup with incised decoration created?
Cup with incised decoration dates to ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Cup with incised decoration made from?
Cup with incised decoration is crafted from steatite or chlorite.
Is Cup with incised decoration in the public domain?
Cup with incised decoration is in the public domain and can be freely used.