Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implementsca. 3100 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleBlade
MediumChert, brown yellow
Dimensions0.71 x 3.54 in. (1.8 x 8.99 cm)
ClassificationStone-Implements
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3100 B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1963
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIran
PeriodLate Chalcolithic
Date Range3100 BC

Provenance

RegionIran

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ca. 9th century B.C.Mace head
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325605