Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 1000 B.C.
Spouted vessel in the shape of a zebu is a ceramics-vessels created in ca. 1000 B.C. using ceramic measuring 11.65 x 5.51 x 14.37 in. (29.59 x 14 x 36.5 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 11.65 x 5.51 x 14.37 in. (29.59 x 14 x 36.5 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Roy R. and Marie S. Neuberger Foundation, Inc., Gift, 1961 |
| Date | ca. 1000 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Iron Age period. The estimated date range is 1000 BC.
Geography
Origin: Northwestern Iran, Caspian region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Spouted vessel in the shape of a zebu?
Spouted vessel in the shape of a zebu is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Spouted vessel in the shape of a zebu created?
Spouted vessel in the shape of a zebu dates to ca. 1000 B.C..
What material is Spouted vessel in the shape of a zebu made from?
Spouted vessel in the shape of a zebu is crafted from ceramic.
Is Spouted vessel in the shape of a zebu in the public domain?
Spouted vessel in the shape of a zebu is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026