Fragment of a bowl with a frieze of bulls in relief
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Vesselsca. 3300–2900 B.C.

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

MediumSteatite with chlorite
Dimensions3 3/4 x 4 5/8 in. (9.5 x 11.7 cm)
ClassificationStone-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Alastair Bradley Martin, 1950
Dateca. 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.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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