Ancient 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
| Medium | Ceramic, paint |
| Dimensions | 8.82 x 9.53 in. (22.4 x 24.21 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Ernest Erickson Foundation, 1988 |
| Date | ca. 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. 
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.