Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex · Bronze Age · ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Vesselsca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C.
Jar is a stone-vessels of Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex origin created in ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. using marble measuring 3.27 in. (8.31 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Marble |
| Dimensions | 3.27 in. (8.31 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Sheldon Lewis Breitbart, 1983 |
| Date | ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex culture, dating from the Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 2300 BC – 1700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Bactria-Margiana.
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. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Jar made from?
Jar is crafted from marble.
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