Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implements7th–6th millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleMortar
MediumLimestone
Dimensions1.07 x 3.54 x 3.96 in. (2.72 x 8.99 x 10.06 cm)
ClassificationStone-Implements
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Date7th–6th millennium B.C.
Credit LineGift of Sheldon and Barbara Breitbart, 1985
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodNeolithic
Date Range7000 BC – 5000 BC

Provenance

RegionSyria

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327110