Fragment of a bowl with a frieze of bulls in relief is a stone-vessels created in ca. 3300–2900 B.C. using steatite with chlorite measuring 3 3/4 x 4 5/8 in. (9.5 x 11.7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steatite with chlorite |
| Dimensions | 3 3/4 x 4 5/8 in. (9.5 x 11.7 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Alastair Bradley Martin, 1950 |
| Date | ca. 3300–2900 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr period. The estimated date range is 3300 BC – 2900 BC.
Geography
Origin: Southern Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Fragment of a bowl with a frieze of bulls in relief?
Fragment of a bowl with a frieze of bulls in relief is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Fragment of a bowl with a frieze of bulls in relief created?
Fragment of a bowl with a frieze of bulls in relief dates to ca. 3300–2900 B.C..
What material is Fragment of a bowl with a frieze of bulls in relief made from?
Fragment of a bowl with a frieze of bulls in relief is crafted from steatite with chlorite.
Is Fragment of a bowl with a frieze of bulls in relief in the public domain?
Fragment of a bowl with a frieze of bulls in relief is in the public domain and can be freely used.