Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. late 1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Rhyton in the shape of a duck |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 7.36 in. (18.69 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. late 1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Parthian |
| Period | Parthian |
| Date Range | 300 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northwestern Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324919