Jemdet Nasr · ca. 3100–2900 B.C.

Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 3100–2900 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleJar
MediumCeramic, paint
Dimensions5.31 in. (13.49 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3100–2900 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1962
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodJemdet Nasr
Date Range3100 BC – 2900 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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I
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MC
ca. 3100–2900 B.C.Mosaic cone
CS
ca. 3100–2900 B.C.Cylinder seal
C
ca. 3100–2900 B.C.Cup
TA
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CS
ca. 3100–2900 B.C.Cylinder seal
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325440