Dilmun · Early Bronze Age · 3rd millennium B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vessels3rd millennium B.C.
Vessel is a ceramics-vessels of Dilmun origin created in 3rd millennium B.C. using ceramic, paint measuring 8.5 in. (21.59 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic, paint |
| Dimensions | 8.5 in. (21.59 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Dan Jokl Hirsch Kauffmann, MD and Ruth Margaret H. Kauffmann, 1993 |
| Date | 3rd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Dilmun culture, dating from the Early Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 3000 BC – 2000 BC.
Geography
Origin: Dilmun.
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 3rd millennium B.C..
What material is Vessel made from?
Vessel is crafted from ceramic, paint.
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