Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 500 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Rhyton in the shape of an ibex |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | H. 27.8 cm, W. 28.3 cm |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 500 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Edward and Fay Safani, 1964 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northwestern Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325695