Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vessels1st millennium B.C.Double vessel with pierced bases is a ceramics-vessels of Iran origin created in 1st millennium B.C. using ceramic measuring 9.45 x 10.71 in. (24 x 27.2 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 9.45 x 10.71 in. (24 x 27.2 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1965 |
| Date | 1st millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Iran culture. The estimated date range is 1000 BC – 1 BC.
Geography
Origin: Northwestern Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Double vessel with pierced bases?
Double vessel with pierced bases is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Double vessel with pierced bases created?
Double vessel with pierced bases dates to 1st millennium B.C..
What material is Double vessel with pierced bases made from?
Double vessel with pierced bases is crafted from ceramic.
Is Double vessel with pierced bases in the public domain?
Double vessel with pierced bases is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026