Parthian · Parthian · ca. 2nd century B.C.–3rd century A.D.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 2nd century B.C.–3rd century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Sherd |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | W. 1 7/8 × L. 2 3/4 × Th. 5/16 in. (4.7 × 7 × 0.8 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2nd century B.C.–3rd century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1932 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Parthian |
| Period | Parthian |
| Date Range | 2 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
More ceramics-vessels from the Parthian tradition
BJ
ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Beak-spouted jug
RI
ca. late 1st millennium B.C.Rhyton in the shape of a duck
SB
ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Shallow bowl
J
ca. 3rd century B.C.–3rd century A.D.Jar
J
ca. A.D. 1st–3rd centuryJar
HJ
ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Hole-mouthed jar
J
ca. 1st–2nd century A.DJar
B
ca. 150 B.C.Bowl
Other works from the Parthian period
D
ca. 80–69 B.C.Drachm
B
ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Bead
F
ca. 150 B.C.Figurine
A
ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Arrowhead
C
ca. 1st century B.C.–A.D. 3rd centuryCoin
SV
ca. late 1st millennium B.C.Stag-shaped vessel
E
ca. A.D 1st–2nd centuryEarrings
D
ca. A.D. 207–22Drachm
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322818