Object Title
Terracotta lekanis (dish) with lid
Measurements
H. 9 cm x D. 9 cm (across handles)
Creation Date
second half of the 4th century B.C.
Credit Line
Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Museum Contact
provenance.research@metmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/330016
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Created before the fall of the Roman Empire (476 AD)
Provenance Information
1975, acquired by Nanette B. Kelekian, purchased through Sotheby Parke-Bernet, New York; 1975-2020, collection of Nanette B. Kelekian, New York.
Exhibition Information
None
Publication Information
1975. Fine Antiquities and Islamic Works of Art. November 20-21, 1975. lot 609.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The object qualifies as an exception to the 1970 rule because Nanette Kelekian signed a will prior to 2008 that documents her intent to bequeath the object to the Museum.