Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Boss |
| Medium | Copper, bronze |
| Dimensions | 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. (1.9 x 6.1 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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R
ca. 9th century B.C.Ring
BO
1st millennium B.C.–A.D. 1st centuryBoss or appliqué
P
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pin
C
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Coil
BF
ca. 9th century B.C.Belt fragment
DB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Decorated boss
F
ca. 7th century B.C.Fibula
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B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bead
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bead
SJ
ca. 9th century B.C.Square jar
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
P
ca. 9th century B.C.Pin
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bracelet
T
ca. 9th century B.C.Tacks
SV
ca. early 1st millennium B.C.Spouted vessel in the form of a zebu
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325157