Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Armor scales |
| Medium | Copper, bronze |
| Dimensions | 0.98 x 2.36 in. (2.49 x 5.99 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Mrs. Constantine Sidamon-Eristoff Gift, 1961 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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ca. 9th century B.C.Arrowhead
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ca. 9th century B.C.Blade
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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Anthropomorphic tube
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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Anthropomorphic tube
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1st millennium B.C.Dagger
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5th–3rd millennium B.C.Tool
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ca. 9th century B.C.Necklace
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ca. early 1st millennium B.C.Fragmentary figure of a man and a lion in combat
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ca. 9th century B.C.Box sealing with cylinder seal impression
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ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
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ca. early 1st millennium B.C.Head of a lion-griffin
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ca. 9th century B.C.Boss
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ca. 9th century B.C.Cosmetic stand
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ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament (?)
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325185