Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. mid-1st millennium A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Amulet cases |
| Medium | Copper, bitumen, green patina |
| Dimensions | 1 3/4 x 11/16 in. (4.4 x Diam 1.8 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. mid-1st millennium A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1932 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 200 – 700 |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322713