Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsearly 2nd millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Blade |
| Medium | Copper |
| Dimensions | 1.26 x 12.4 in. (3.2 x 31.5 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | early 2nd millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund and Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, by exchange, 1957 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Middle Bronze Age |
| Date Range | 2000 BC – 1700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324724