Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornaments1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Bow ring, for stringing a bow |
| Medium | Silver |
| Dimensions | 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1952 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324232