Where Is Bronze hydria (water jar)? Museum Location

Q: Where can I see Bronze hydria (water jar)?

It's on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, in the Greek and Roman Art galleries. Admission is pay-what-you-wish for New York residents.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to mid-5th century BCE. It's made from bronze. Dimensions: H. with handle 20 1/4 in. (51.41 cm).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from Bronze. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

Ancient Greek This ancient Greek work, dating to mid-5th century BCE. Made from bronze, it measures H. with handle 20 1/4 in. (51.41 cm).

It's part of the highlighted collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, in the Greek and Roman Art department. The Met acquired this piece as part of its public domain collection, and high-resolution images are freely available.

It's on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, in the Greek and Roman Art galleries. Admission is pay-what-you-wish for New York residents.

It dates to mid-5th century BCE. It's made from bronze. Dimensions: H. with handle 20 1/4 in. (51.41 cm).

It's made from Bronze. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

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