Parthian · Parthian · ca. 4th–3rd century B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Sculptureca. 4th–3rd century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Figurine |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 3 x 1.5 in. (7.62 x 3.81 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 4th–3rd century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Warren A. Silver, 1954 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Parthian |
| Period | Parthian |
| Date Range | 400 BC – 200 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
More ceramics-sculpture from the Parthian tradition
SI
ca. A.D. 1st–2nd centurySpout in the form of a man's head
H
ca. 2nd century B.C.–3rd century A.D.Head
HA
ca. 2nd century B.C.Head and neck of camel
F
ca. 150 B.C.Figurine
F
ca. 2nd century B.C.–3rd century A.D.Figurine
F
ca. 2nd century B.C.–3rd century A.D.Figure
F
ca. 2nd century B.C.–3rd century A.D.Figure
F
ca. 150 B.C.Figurine
Other works from the Parthian period
RT
ca. 1st century B.C.Rhyton terminating in the forepart of a wild cat
H
ca. 2nd century B.C.–3rd century A.D.Head
B
ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Bulla
SD
ca. 124–87 B.C.Silver drachm
J
ca. 2nd century B.C.–3rd century A.D.Jar
CT
ca. 139 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: administrative document, Esangila archive
E
ca. A.D. 1st–2nd centuryEarrings
B
ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Bead
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324303