Middle Bronze Age · ca. 18th–17th century B.C.

Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 18th–17th century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleSherd
MediumCeramic
Dimensions2.93 x 4.06 in. (7.44 x 10.31 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 18th–17th century B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, Colt Archaeological Institute Inc. Gift, 1985
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodMiddle Bronze Age
Date Range1800 BC – 1600 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327055