Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Ornamentsca. 8th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Boss |
| Medium | Shell |
| Dimensions | Diam. 8.5 cm x D. 1-3/16 cm |
| Classification | Shell-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1954 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Iron Age III |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324300