Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 2500–1900 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Jar with painted eagle |
| Medium | Ceramic, paint |
| Dimensions | 12.09 in. (30.71 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2500–1900 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Ernest Erickson Foundation, 1988 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Early Bronze Age |
| Date Range | 2500 BC – 1900 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Western Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327350