Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Vesselsca. mid-1st millennium B.C.
Vessel with a lid is a stone-vessels created in ca. mid-1st millennium B.C. using calcite alabaster measuring 3 in. (7.6 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Calcite alabaster |
| Dimensions | 3 in. (7.6 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | From The Collection of Nina and Gordon Bunshaft, Bequest of Nina Bunshaft, 1994 |
| Date | ca. mid-1st millennium B.C. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Vessel with a lid?
Vessel with a lid is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Vessel with a lid created?
Vessel with a lid dates to ca. mid-1st millennium B.C..
What material is Vessel with a lid made from?
Vessel with a lid is crafted from calcite alabaster.
Is Vessel with a lid in the public domain?
Vessel with a lid is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026