Early Bronze Age · ca. 2900–2500 B.C.

Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 2900–2500 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleSherd
MediumCeramic, paint
Dimensions1.97 x 3.86 in. (5 x 9.8 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2900–2500 B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, Colt Archaeological Institute Inc. Gift, 1985
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodEarly Bronze Age
Date Range2900 BC – 2500 BC

Provenance

RegionSyria

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327052