Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vessels1st millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitlePitcher
MediumSilver
Dimensions2.12 in. (5.38 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Date1st millennium B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1952
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodIron Age
Date Range1000 BC – 1 BC

Provenance

RegionIran

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324214