Halaf · Halaf · ca. 4500 B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 4500 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Sherd |
| Medium | Ceramic, paint |
| Dimensions | 3 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (8.4 x 8.8 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 4500 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Anonymous Gift, 1962 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Halaf |
| Period | Halaf |
| Date Range | 4500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325526