Spouted jar with a frieze of ibexes
Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. early 1st millennium B.C.

Spouted jar with a frieze of ibexes is a ceramics-vessels of Iran origin created in ca. early 1st millennium B.C. using ceramic, paint measuring 8.82 x 9.53 in. (22.4 x 24.21 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCeramic, paint
Dimensions8.82 x 9.53 in. (22.4 x 24.21 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Ernest Erickson Foundation, 1988
Dateca. early 1st millennium B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Iran culture, dating from the Iron Age period. The estimated date range is 1000 BC – 1 BC.

Geography

Origin: Iran, probably from Luristan. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Spouted jar with a frieze of ibexes?

Spouted jar with a frieze of ibexes is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Spouted jar with a frieze of ibexes created?

Spouted jar with a frieze of ibexes dates to ca. early 1st millennium B.C..

What material is Spouted jar with a frieze of ibexes made from?

Spouted jar with a frieze of ibexes is crafted from ceramic, paint.

Is Spouted jar with a frieze of ibexes in the public domain?

Spouted jar with a frieze of ibexes 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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