Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Belt fragments |
| Medium | Copper, bronze |
| Dimensions | 3.54 in. (8.99 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| 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. 8th–7th century B.C.Decorated boss
PI
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pendant in the form of a duck
B
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Bracelet
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament (?)
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bracelet
BO
1st millennium B.C.–A.D. 1st centuryBoss or appliqué
MC
ca. 7th century B.C.Miniature capital
E
2nd–1st millennium B.C. (?)Earrings
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HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Head of bull
SP
ca. 10th–9th century B.C.Spouted pitcher
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Brazier
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament (?)
RP
ca. 9th century B.C.Rosette pendant
HO
ca. early 1st millennium B.C.Head of a lion-griffin
UP
ca. 9th century B.C.Upper part of a lion's head
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bead
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325134