India (Bengal) · Shunga period · ca. 1st century B.C.
Asian ArtCeramicsca. 1st century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Vessel |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | H. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Date | ca. 1st century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Subhash Kapoor, in memory of his mother, Shashi Kanta Kapoor, 2001 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | India (Bengal) |
| Period | Shunga period |
| Date Range | 150 BC – 50 AD |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 62024