Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselslate 2nd millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Spouted pitcher |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 7.32 x 13.19 in. (18.59 x 33.5 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | late 2nd millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Jock Truman, 1971 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 1400 BC – 1000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northwestern Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326042