The CloistersMetalwork5th-8th centuryFlask with Dancers is a metalwork from Egypt created in 5th-8th century using bronze, cast measuring H: 6 13/16 in (17.3 cm); max. diam.: 3 1/8 in (8 cm) — now part of the The Cloisters collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bronze, cast |
| Dimensions | H: 6 13/16 in (17.3 cm); max. diam.: 3 1/8 in (8 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork |
| Department | The Cloisters |
| Credit Line | Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin—Skulpturensammlung und Museum für Byzantinische Kunst, Berlin (12/79) |
| Date | 5th-8th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Flask with Dancers?
Flask with Dancers is housed in the The Cloisters department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Flask with Dancers created?
Flask with Dancers dates to 5th-8th century.
What material is Flask with Dancers made from?
Flask with Dancers is crafted from bronze, cast.
Where does Flask with Dancers originate?
Flask with Dancers originates from Egypt.
Is Flask with Dancers in the public domain?
Flask with Dancers is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026