Spouted bowl in the shape of a conch shell is a stone-vessels created in ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C. using gypsum alabaster measuring 2.56 x 2.36 x 5.79 in. (6.5 x 5.99 x 14.71 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gypsum alabaster |
| Dimensions | 2.56 x 2.36 x 5.79 in. (6.5 x 5.99 x 14.71 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Mrs. Vladimir S. Littauer Gift, 1970 |
| Date | ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Early Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 2600 BC – 2400 BC.
Geography
Origin: Iran or Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Spouted bowl in the shape of a conch shell?
Spouted bowl in the shape of a conch shell is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Spouted bowl in the shape of a conch shell created?
Spouted bowl in the shape of a conch shell dates to ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C..
What material is Spouted bowl in the shape of a conch shell made from?
Spouted bowl in the shape of a conch shell is crafted from gypsum alabaster.
Is Spouted bowl in the shape of a conch shell in the public domain?
Spouted bowl in the shape of a conch shell is in the public domain and can be freely used.