Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculptureca. 3100–2900 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleKneeling bull holding a spouted vessel
MediumSilver
Dimensions6 7/16 x 2 1/2 x 4 1/4in. (16.3 x 6.3 x 10.8cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Sculpture
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3100–2900 B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1966
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureProto-Elamite
PeriodProto-Elamite
Date Range3100 BC – 2900 BC

Provenance

RegionSouthwestern Iran

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 329074