Iran · Iron Age II · ca. 9th century B.C.

Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 9th century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleJar
MediumCeramic
Dimensions5 3/8 x 5 9/16 in. (13.6 x 14.2 cm) Mouth: 4 5/16 in. (11 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 9th century B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, The Adelaide Milton de Groot Fund, in memory of the de Groot and Hawley families, 1976
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIran
PeriodIron Age II
Date Range900 BC – 800 BC

Provenance

RegionIran

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326189