Early Bronze Age IA · ca. 3500–3300 B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 3500–3300 B.C.
Jar is a ceramics-vessels created in ca. 3500–3300 B.C. using ceramic measuring 10.5 in. (26.67 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 10.5 in. (26.67 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Courtesy of the Department of Antiquities of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Purchase, Rogers Fund, 1978 |
| Date | ca. 3500–3300 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Early Bronze Age IA period. The estimated date range is 3500 BC – 3300 BC.
Geography
Origin: Levant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Jar?
Jar is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Jar created?
Jar dates to ca. 3500–3300 B.C..
What material is Jar made from?
Jar is crafted from ceramic.
Is Jar in the public domain?
Jar is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026