Tripod bowl
Unknown Artist
ca. 8th–7th century BCE
Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
2 in. (5.08 cm)
Classification
Ceramics-Vessels
Culture & Period
Assyrian · Neo-Assyrian
Department
Ancient Near Eastern Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1954
Accession Number
54.117.44
Art Historical Context
### Tripod Bowl Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Ancient Eastern Art collection, this *Tripod Bowl* hails from the Neo-Assyrian (ca. 8th–7th century BCE), a when the Assyrian Empire dominated the ancient Near East through military might and cultural splendor. Crafted by an unknown artist from ceramic, this tiny vessel measures just 2 inches (5.08 cm) tall, highlighting the finesse of Assyrian potters who produced both grand palace wares and intimate household items. The tripod form— a bowl elevated on three short legs— was a clever innovation, offering stability on uneven surfaces...