Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 3600–3400 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Squat jar with pierced lug handles |
| Medium | Ceramic, paint |
| Dimensions | 2.87 in. (7.29 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3600–3400 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Middle Uruk |
| Date Range | 3600 BC – 3400 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325437