Handled pitcher with animal-headed spout

Place of OriginIran

Dateapprox. 800-700 BCE

MaterialsBronze

DimensionsH. 7 in x W. 5 3/4 in x D. 4 in, H. 17.8 cm x W. 14.6 cm x D. 10.2 cm

Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection

Object numberB60B620

DepartmentWest Asian Art

ClassificationsMetal Arts

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This elaborate vessel was probably used for ceremonial purposes. Many objects of this type, but made of silver, have been excavated.

approx. 1100-1200

approx. 1100-1200

approx. 600-480 BCE

approx. 1600-1644

approx. 1150-1225

approx. 800-1000

approx. 800-700 BCE

approx. 900-600 BCE

approx. 900-800 BCE

approx. 1000-700 BCE

approx. 900-800 BCE

approx. 1000-900 BCE