Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implementsca. 5th–4th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Mortar or vessel |
| Medium | black limestone |
| Dimensions | 6.75 x 6.25 in. (17.15 x 15.88 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 5th–4th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1934 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Achaemenid |
| Period | Achaemenid |
| Date Range | 500 BC – 300 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323032