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Marble spouted bowl

ca. 2700–2200 BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 151
The artistry of Cycladic marble-workers is evident in the stone vases as well as in figures. This example is exceptional for the thinness of the walls, the finely articulated spout, and the large size.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Marble spouted bowl
  • Period: Early Cycladic II
  • Date: ca. 2700–2200 BCE
  • Culture: Cycladic
  • Medium: Marble
  • Dimensions: H. 3 5/8 in. (9.1 cm)
    diameter 6 13/16 in. (17.3 cm)
    length 7 15/16 in. (20.2 cm)
  • Classification: Miscellaneous-Stone Vases
  • Credit Line: Gift of Judy and Michael Steinhardt, 2001
  • Object Number: 2001.766
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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