Parthian · Parthian · ca. 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 3rd century

Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 3rd century

Artwork Details

TitleJar
MediumCeramic
Dimensions1.77 in. (4.5 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 3rd century
Credit LineGift of Warren A. Silver, 1954
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureParthian
PeriodParthian
Date Range3 BC

Provenance

RegionIran or Mesopotamia

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J
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SB
ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Shallow bowl
R
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B
ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Bead
B
ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Bulla
D
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R
ca. late 1st millennium B.C.–early 1st millennium A.D.Rhyton
L
ca. 2nd century B.C.–3rd century A.D.Ladle
V
ca. late 1st millennium B.C.–early 1st millennium A.D.Vessel
B
ca. 150 B.C.Bowl
J
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324306