Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Arrowhead |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 0.1 x 0.51 x 2.05 in. (0.25 x 1.3 x 5.21 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1978 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Parthian |
| Period | Parthian |
| Date Range | 1 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326486