Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtCeramicsca. 2900–2350 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitlePlano-convex brick
MediumClay, mud
Dimensions2 5/8 x 6 1/4 x 8 3/8 in. (6.7 x 15.9 x 21.2 cm)
ClassificationCeramics
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 1962
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSumerian
PeriodEarly Dynastic
Date Range2900 BC – 2350 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325521