Neolithic · 7th–6th millennium B.C.

Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Vessels7th–6th millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleVessel
MediumLimestone
Dimensions1.89 x 1.96 x 2.23 in. (4.8 x 4.98 x 5.66 cm)
ClassificationStone-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Date7th–6th millennium B.C.
Credit LineGift of Sheldon and Barbara Breitbart, 1985
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodNeolithic
Date Range7000 BC – 5000 BC

Provenance

RegionSyria

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327114