Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Vessels-Inscribedca. 2600–2350 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Vessel with heads of horned female deities |
| 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 |
| Date | ca. 2600–2350 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Alastair Bradley Martin, 1973 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic III |
| Date Range | 2600 BC – 2350 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325272