Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Vessels-Inscribedca. 2600–2350 B.C.Vessel with heads of horned female deities is a stone-vessels-inscribed of Sumerian origin created in ca. 2600–2350 B.C. using gypsum alabaster measuring H. 4 3/16 x W. 3 1/8 x D. 5 1/16 in. (10.7 x 8 x 12.9 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gypsum alabaster |
| Dimensions | H. 4 3/16 x W. 3 1/8 x D. 5 1/16 in. (10.7 x 8 x 12.9 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Vessels-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Alastair Bradley Martin, 1973 |
| Date | ca. 2600–2350 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Sumerian culture, dating from the Early Dynastic III period. The estimated date range is 2600 BC – 2350 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Vessel with heads of horned female deities?
Vessel with heads of horned female deities is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Vessel with heads of horned female deities created?
Vessel with heads of horned female deities dates to ca. 2600–2350 B.C..
What material is Vessel with heads of horned female deities made from?
Vessel with heads of horned female deities is crafted from gypsum alabaster.
Is Vessel with heads of horned female deities in the public domain?
Vessel with heads of horned female deities is in the public domain and can be freely used.