Iran · Iron Age · ca. early 1st millennium B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. early 1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Vessel |
| Medium | Ceramic, glaze |
| Dimensions | 3.23 x 3.78 in. (8.2 x 9.6 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. early 1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Sheldon Lewis Breitbart, 1983 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326891