Spouted jug with a mottled surface
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 2700–2400 B.C.

Spouted jug with a mottled surface is a ceramics-vessels created in ca. 2700–2400 B.C. using ceramic measuring 9.72 in. (24.69 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCeramic
Dimensions9.72 in. (24.69 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Burton Y. Berry, 1962
Dateca. 2700–2400 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Early Bronze Age II period. The estimated date range is 2700 BC – 2400 BC.

Geography

Origin: Northwestern Anatolia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Spouted jug with a mottled surface?

Spouted jug with a mottled surface is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Spouted jug with a mottled surface created?

Spouted jug with a mottled surface dates to ca. 2700–2400 B.C..

What material is Spouted jug with a mottled surface made from?

Spouted jug with a mottled surface is crafted from ceramic.

Is Spouted jug with a mottled surface in the public domain?

Spouted jug with a mottled surface 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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