Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 2000–1900 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Piriform jar |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 8.54 in. (21.69 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2000–1900 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1948 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Middle Bronze Age |
| Date Range | 2000 BC – 1900 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324046