Early Dynastic II (?) · ca. 2700–2600 B.C. (?)
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 2700–2600 B.C. (?)
Vessel is a ceramics-vessels created in ca. 2700–2600 B.C. (?) using ceramic measuring H. 29.9 cm (11 3/4 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | H. 29.9 cm (11 3/4 in.) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund and Gifts of Lucy W. Drexel, Theodore M. Davis, Helen Miller Gould, Albert Gallatin, Egypt Exploration Fund and Egyptian Research Account, by exchange, 1950 |
| Date | ca. 2700–2600 B.C. (?) |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Early Dynastic II (?) period. The estimated date range is 2700 BC – 2600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia, Diyala region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Vessel?
Vessel is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Vessel created?
Vessel dates to ca. 2700–2600 B.C. (?).
What material is Vessel made from?
Vessel is crafted from ceramic.
Is Vessel in the public domain?
Vessel is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026