Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 1600–1400 B.C.Jar with paired birds in panels is a ceramics-vessels of Iran origin created in ca. 1600–1400 B.C. using ceramic, paint measuring 5.87 in. (14.91 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic, paint |
| Dimensions | 5.87 in. (14.91 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund and Gifts of Lucy W. Drexel, Theodore M. Davis, Helen Miller Gould, Albert Gallatin, Egypt Exploration Fund and Egyptian Research Account, by exchange, 1950 |
| Date | ca. 1600–1400 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Iran culture. The estimated date range is 1600 BC – 1400 BC.
Geography
Origin: Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Jar with paired birds in panels?
Jar with paired birds in panels is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Jar with paired birds in panels created?
Jar with paired birds in panels dates to ca. 1600–1400 B.C..
What material is Jar with paired birds in panels made from?
Jar with paired birds in panels is crafted from ceramic, paint.
Is Jar with paired birds in panels in the public domain?
Jar with paired birds in panels is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026