Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Vesselsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Vessel terminating in the head of an antelope |
| Medium | Glazed ceramic |
| Dimensions | 11.75 in. (29.85 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1956 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age III |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
More ceramics-vessels from the Iran tradition
S
5th–3rd millennium B.C.Sherd
S
ca. 9th century B.C.Spout
JW
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Jar with winged bulls and flanking palmettes
G
ca. 9th century B.C.Goblet
S
5th–4th millennium B.C.Sherd
BW
ca. late 4th millennium B.C.Beaker with geometric decoration
S
5th–3rd millennium B.C.Sherd
J
ca. 17th–16th century B.C.Jar
Other works from the Iron Age III period
PF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Panel fragment
BS
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Bell-shaped seal with loop handle
F
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Figurine
SJ
ca. 7th century B.C.Small jar
TF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Top for standard
OP
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Openwork pin
S
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Strainer
MS
ca. 8th century B.C.Master-of-animals standard
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324553