Kneeling bull holding a spouted vessel is a metalwork-sculpture of Proto-Elamite origin created in ca. 3100–2900 B.C. using silver measuring 6 7/16 x 2 1/2 x 4 1/4in. (16.3 x 6.3 x 10.8cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Silver |
| Dimensions | 6 7/16 x 2 1/2 x 4 1/4in. (16.3 x 6.3 x 10.8cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1966 |
| Date | ca. 3100–2900 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Proto-Elamite culture, dating from the Proto-Elamite period. The estimated date range is 3100 BC – 2900 BC.
Geography
Origin: Southwestern Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Kneeling bull holding a spouted vessel?
Kneeling bull holding a spouted vessel is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Kneeling bull holding a spouted vessel created?
Kneeling bull holding a spouted vessel dates to ca. 3100–2900 B.C..
What material is Kneeling bull holding a spouted vessel made from?
Kneeling bull holding a spouted vessel is crafted from silver.
Is Kneeling bull holding a spouted vessel in the public domain?
Kneeling bull holding a spouted vessel is in the public domain and can be freely used.