Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. late 8th–late 7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Armor plate |
| Medium | Iron |
| Dimensions | 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (1.4 x 2.9 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. late 8th–late 7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1958 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 720 BC – 612 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324769