Vase with a handle in the form of a human-headed bull protome is a faience-vessels of Elamite origin created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using faience measuring 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Faience |
| Dimensions | 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm) |
| Classification | Faience-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1943 |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Elamite culture, dating from the Neo-Elamite period. The estimated date range is 800 BC – 600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Iran, Luristan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Vase with a handle in the form of a human-headed bull protome?
Vase with a handle in the form of a human-headed bull protome is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Vase with a handle in the form of a human-headed bull protome created?
Vase with a handle in the form of a human-headed bull protome dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..
What material is Vase with a handle in the form of a human-headed bull protome made from?
Vase with a handle in the form of a human-headed bull protome is crafted from faience.
Is Vase with a handle in the form of a human-headed bull protome in the public domain?
Vase with a handle in the form of a human-headed bull protome is in the public domain and can be freely used.