Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vesselsca. early 1st millennium B.C.
Spouted vessel with lion-shaped handle is a metalwork-vessels created in ca. early 1st millennium B.C. using bronze measuring 3.39 x 3.58 in. (8.61 x 9.09 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 3.39 x 3.58 in. (8.61 x 9.09 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-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
dating from the Iron Age period. The estimated date range is 1000 BC – 1 BC.
Geography
Origin: Western Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Spouted vessel with lion-shaped handle?
Spouted vessel with lion-shaped handle is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Spouted vessel with lion-shaped handle created?
Spouted vessel with lion-shaped handle dates to ca. early 1st millennium B.C..
What material is Spouted vessel with lion-shaped handle made from?
Spouted vessel with lion-shaped handle is crafted from bronze.
Is Spouted vessel with lion-shaped handle in the public domain?
Spouted vessel with lion-shaped handle is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026