Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Sculptureca. 3100 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleTiger (?) figurine
MediumCeramic, paint
Dimensions2 x 3.25 in. (5.08 x 8.26 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Sculpture
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3100 B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1963
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIran
PeriodLate Chalcolithic
Date Range3100 BC

Provenance

RegionIran

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325604