Jug beak
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Jug beak

TitleJug beak
MediumTerracotta
ClassificationVases
OriginMinoan Minoan
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of the American Exploration Society, 1907
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

About this artwork

“Jug beak” is a work of unattributed authorship. It is executed in terracotta and classified as vases. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Dated to 25th century BCE. Explore the wider set of works from the 25th century BCE held in the archive.

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Recorded origin: Minoan. Browse more public-domain art from Minoan.

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