Iran · Early Bronze Age · 3rd millennium B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornaments3rd millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Amulet |
| Medium | Stone, white |
| Dimensions | 0.75 x 1.25 in. (1.91 x 3.18 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 3rd millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Walter Hauser, 1955 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Early Bronze Age |
| Date Range | 3000 BC – 2000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324425