Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 2nd century B.C.–3rd century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Green glazed amphora |
| Medium | Ceramic, glaze |
| Dimensions | 8.82 in. (22.4 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2nd century B.C.–3rd century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1958 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Parthian |
| Period | Parthian |
| Date Range | 2 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324764