Spouted tripod vessel with incised linear patterns
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 2700–2400 B.C.

Spouted tripod vessel with incised linear patterns is a ceramics-vessels of Yortan origin created in ca. 2700–2400 B.C. using ceramic, chalk measuring 2.91 in. (7.39 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCeramic, chalk
Dimensions2.91 in. (7.39 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1960
Dateca. 2700–2400 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Yortan culture, 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 tripod vessel with incised linear patterns?

Spouted tripod vessel with incised linear patterns is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Spouted tripod vessel with incised linear patterns created?

Spouted tripod vessel with incised linear patterns dates to ca. 2700–2400 B.C..

What material is Spouted tripod vessel with incised linear patterns made from?

Spouted tripod vessel with incised linear patterns is crafted from ceramic, chalk.

Is Spouted tripod vessel with incised linear patterns in the public domain?

Spouted tripod vessel with incised linear patterns 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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