Twin-spouted vessel with animal head spout
Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. late 1st millennium B.C.

Twin-spouted vessel with animal head spout is a ceramics-vessels of Iran origin created in ca. late 1st millennium B.C. using ceramic measuring 11 1/4 x 9 7/8 in. (28.5 x 25.1 cm) Mouth: 4 3/16 in. (10.6… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCeramic
Dimensions11 1/4 x 9 7/8 in. (28.5 x 25.1 cm) Mouth: 4 3/16 in. (10.6 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Cedric H. Marks, 1998
Dateca. late 1st millennium B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Iran culture. The estimated date range is 1 BC.

Geography

Origin: Northwestern Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Twin-spouted vessel with animal head spout?

Twin-spouted vessel with animal head spout is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Twin-spouted vessel with animal head spout created?

Twin-spouted vessel with animal head spout dates to ca. late 1st millennium B.C..

What material is Twin-spouted vessel with animal head spout made from?

Twin-spouted vessel with animal head spout is crafted from ceramic.

Is Twin-spouted vessel with animal head spout in the public domain?

Twin-spouted vessel with animal head spout 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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