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Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vessels1st millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

Title	Double vessel with pierced bases
Medium	Ceramic
Dimensions	9.45 x 10.71 in. (24 x 27.2 cm)
Classification	Ceramics-Vessels
Department	Ancient Near Eastern Art
Date	1st millennium B.C.
Credit Line	Rogers Fund, 1965
Object Page	View at The Met

Cultural Origin

Culture	Iran
Date Range	1000 BC – 1 BC

Provenance

Region

Northwestern Iran

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ca. 7th century B.C.Vessel terminating in the head of an antelope

ca. late 5th millennium B.C.Bowl

4th millennium B.C.Pitcher

5th–3rd millennium B.C.Sherd

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325705