Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 7th–6th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Vessel fragment in the form of a boar's head |
| Medium | Ceramic, paint |
| Dimensions | 4.09 x 2.72 x 4.53 in. (10.39 x 6.91 x 11.51 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th–6th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Sheldon and Barbara Breitbart, 1984 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Phrygian |
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Phrygia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327038