Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Equestrian1st millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleBell
MediumBronze
Dimensions3.54 in. (8.99 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Equestrian
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Date1st millennium B.C.
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Spear, Jr., 1978
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodIron Age
Date Range1000 BC – 1 BC

Provenance

RegionTranscaucasia or Iran

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326606