Vessel fragment with painted decoration is a ceramics-vessels of Indus origin created in ca. early to mid-3rd millennium B.C. using ceramic, paint measuring 2.13 x 1.61 in. (5.41 x 4.09 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic, paint |
| Dimensions | 2.13 x 1.61 in. (5.41 x 4.09 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund and Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, by exchange, 1957 |
| Date | ca. early to mid-3rd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Indus culture, dating from the Early Harappan period. The estimated date range is 2900 BC – 2400 BC.
Geography
Origin: Indus Region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Vessel fragment with painted decoration?
Vessel fragment with painted decoration is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Vessel fragment with painted decoration created?
Vessel fragment with painted decoration dates to ca. early to mid-3rd millennium B.C..
What material is Vessel fragment with painted decoration made from?
Vessel fragment with painted decoration is crafted from ceramic, paint.
Is Vessel fragment with painted decoration in the public domain?
Vessel fragment with painted decoration is in the public domain and can be freely used.