Fragment of a vessel with a bird of prey attacking a crouched animal in relief
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Vesselsca. 3300–2900 B.C.

Fragment of a vessel with a bird of prey attacking a crouched animal in relief is a stone-vessels created in ca. 3300–2900 B.C. using limestone measuring 2 5/8 x 4 3/8 x 1/2 in. (6.6 x 11.2 x 1.4 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumLimestone
Dimensions2 5/8 x 4 3/8 x 1/2 in. (6.6 x 11.2 x 1.4 cm)
ClassificationStone-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineBequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941
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 vessel with a bird of prey attacking a crouched animal in relief?

Fragment of a vessel with a bird of prey attacking a crouched animal in relief is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Fragment of a vessel with a bird of prey attacking a crouched animal in relief created?

Fragment of a vessel with a bird of prey attacking a crouched animal in relief dates to ca. 3300–2900 B.C..

What material is Fragment of a vessel with a bird of prey attacking a crouched animal in relief made from?

Fragment of a vessel with a bird of prey attacking a crouched animal in relief is crafted from limestone.

Is Fragment of a vessel with a bird of prey attacking a crouched animal in relief in the public domain?

Fragment of a vessel with a bird of prey attacking a crouched animal 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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