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
| Medium | Limestone |
| Dimensions | 2 5/8 x 4 3/8 x 1/2 in. (6.6 x 11.2 x 1.4 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| 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 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.