Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Vesselsca. 2600–2500 B.C.Double vessel with duck-shaped supports is a stone-vessels of Sumerian origin created in ca. 2600–2500 B.C. using gypsum alabaster, shell inlay, bitumen measuring 4 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. (11 x 6.2 x 10.5 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gypsum alabaster, shell inlay, bitumen |
| Dimensions | 4 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. (11 x 6.2 x 10.5 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Date | ca. 2600–2500 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Sumerian culture, dating from the Early Dynastic IIIa period. The estimated date range is 2600 BC – 2500 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Double vessel with duck-shaped supports?
Double vessel with duck-shaped supports is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Double vessel with duck-shaped supports created?
Double vessel with duck-shaped supports dates to ca. 2600–2500 B.C..
What material is Double vessel with duck-shaped supports made from?
Double vessel with duck-shaped supports is crafted from gypsum alabaster, shell inlay, bitumen.
Is Double vessel with duck-shaped supports in the public domain?
Double vessel with duck-shaped supports is in the public domain and can be freely used.