Jemdet Nasr · ca. 3100–2900 B.C.

Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Vesselsca. 3100–2900 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleVessel
MediumMarble
Dimensions3 in. (7.62 cm)
ClassificationStone-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3100–2900 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1949
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodJemdet Nasr
Date Range3100 BC – 2900 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324056