Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 2000–1600 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleJar with painted decoration
MediumCeramic, paint
Dimensions3.25 in. (8.26 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2000–1600 B.C.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Russell Sage, 1916
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodMiddle Bronze Age
Date Range2000 BC – 1600 BC

Provenance

RegionWestern Iran

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322479