Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Anthropomorphic tube |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 3.86 in. (9.8 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of George D. Pratt, 1932 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age III |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran, probably from Luristan |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322865