Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Sculptureca. 3100–2900 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Jar with bear figurine |
| Medium | Gypsum alabaster |
| Dimensions | 2 3/8 in. (6 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3100–2900 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1951 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Proto-Elamite |
| Period | Proto-Elamite |
| Date Range | 3100 BC – 2900 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324113