Object Description
A finely sculpted Early Dynastic Near Eastern votive cup made from a darl, black hard stone, possibly calcite. It features a smooth and elegant profile, which is shaped by its oval container and a sharp, carinated shoulder. Its sloping walls arise from a flat base and then expand into a wide opening with a flattened lip. This stone vase presents an iconic form which was distinctively known to the Early Dynastic period. This delicate stone cup features the attractive veined pattern of the original stone.
Date: Circa 2900-2350 BC