Israelite · Iron Age II · ca. late 8th–7th century B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. late 8th–7th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Jug |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 2.87 in. (7.29 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. late 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Harris D. and H. Dunscombe Colt, 1934 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Israelite |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 725 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Levant |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323159