Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Vesselsca. mid-3rd millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleSpouted bowl in the shape of a conch shell
MediumGypsum alabaster
Dimensions2.56 x 2.36 x 5.79 in. (6.5 x 5.99 x 14.71 cm)
ClassificationStone-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. mid-3rd millennium B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, Mrs. Vladimir S. Littauer Gift, 1970
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodEarly Bronze Age
Date Range2600 BC – 2400 BC

Provenance

RegionIran or Mesopotamia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325254