Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. early 2nd millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleJar sherd
MediumCeramic
Dimensions4.25 x 2.48 in. (10.8 x 6.3 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. early 2nd millennium B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1972
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodMiddle Bronze Age
Date Range1900 BC – 1500 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326090