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Period20 works3000 BC – 2400 BCEarly Harappan is a historical period encompassing 20 works in The Met collection, dated 3000 BC – 2400 BC. Works from this period are predominantly classified within the Ancient Near Eastern Art department.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 20 |
| Top Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Top Classification | Ceramics-Vessels |
| Date Range | 3000 BC – 2400 BC |
Notable Works
Ceramics-VesselsBowl with painted decoration
Stone-Vessels-InscribedCup fragment
Ceramics-VesselsSherd
Ceramics-VesselsSherd
Ceramics-VesselsSherd
Ceramics-VesselsSherd
Ceramics-VesselsSherd
Ceramics-VesselsSherd
Ceramics-VesselsSherd
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Early Harappan are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 20 works related to Early Harappan.
What is the date range of Early Harappan?
Works associated with Early Harappan span from 3000 BC – 2400 BC.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026