Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornaments1st millennium B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Animal head ornament |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 0.51 x 0.59 x 0.83 in. (1.3 x 1.5 x 2.11 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Burton Y. Berry, 1961 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Transcaucasia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325100