Jar with pierced handles for suspension
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 3300–3100 B.C.

Jar with pierced handles for suspension is a ceramics-vessels created in ca. 3300–3100 B.C. using ceramic measuring 4.02 x 4.49 in. (10.21 x 11.4 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCeramic
Dimensions4.02 x 4.49 in. (10.21 x 11.4 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of the Robert Haber family, 1993
Dateca. 3300–3100 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Late Uruk period. The estimated date range is 3300 BC – 3100 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia or Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Jar with pierced handles for suspension?

Jar with pierced handles for suspension is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Jar with pierced handles for suspension created?

Jar with pierced handles for suspension dates to ca. 3300–3100 B.C..

What material is Jar with pierced handles for suspension made from?

Jar with pierced handles for suspension is crafted from ceramic.

Is Jar with pierced handles for suspension in the public domain?

Jar with pierced handles for suspension is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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