Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Boss |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 0.75 in. (1.91 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1960 |
| 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. 7th century B.C.Fibula
S
ca. 9th century B.C.Stud
PF
ca. 7th century B.C.Pin fragment
P
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pin
BW
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Bracelet with lion mask terminals
BO
1st millennium B.C.–A.D. 1st centuryBoss or appliqué
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ca. 9th century B.C.Arrowhead
MH
ca. 9th century B.C.Male head
SS
ca. late 2nd millennium B.C.Standard surmounted by a ram
R
ca. 9th century B.C.Ring
P
ca. 9th century B.C.Pin
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ca. 1000–750 B.C.Jug
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ca. 9th century B.C.Spearhead with shaft
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325039