Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Implements5th millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Awl |
| Medium | Bone |
| Dimensions | 0.71 x 2.44 in. (1.8 x 6.2 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 5th millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Mrs. Constantine Sidamon-Eristoff Gift, 1962 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Chalcolithic |
| Date Range | 5000 BC – 4000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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ca. 9th century B.C.Tube
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5th–3rd millennium B.C. (?)Tool
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ca. 9th century B.C.Tube
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ca. 9th century B.C.Handle
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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Arrowhead
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ca. 9th century B.C.Handle
Other works from the Chalcolithic period
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5th–4th millennium B.C.Sherd
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ca. 4600–3600 B.C.Scraper
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ca. 4600–3600 B.C.Blade
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ca. 4600–3600 B.C.Scraper
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5th–4th millennium B.C.Sherd
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ca. 4000–3500 B.C.Carinated hemispheroid seal
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ca. 4600–3600 B.C.Chisel
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ca. 4600–3600 B.C.Blade
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325541