Spouted bowl in the shape of a conch shell
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Vesselsca. mid-3rd millennium B.C.

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

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
Credit LinePurchase, Mrs. Vladimir S. Littauer Gift, 1970
Dateca. 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.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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