Parthian · Parthian · ca. late 1st millennium B.C.–early 1st millennium A.D.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. late 1st millennium B.C.–early 1st millennium A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Vessel |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 8.86 x 4.8 x 12.01 in. (22.5 x 12.19 x 30.51 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. late 1st millennium B.C.–early 1st millennium A.D. |
| Credit Line | From The Collection of Nina and Gordon Bunshaft, Bequest of Nina Bunshaft, 1994 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Parthian |
| Period | Parthian |
| Date Range | 250 BC – 250 |
Provenance
| Region | Northwestern Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327500