Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vessels1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Rhyton |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 6.38 x 4.76 x 9.25 in. (16.21 x 12.09 x 23.5 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gordon Douglas III, 1984 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northwestern Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326959