Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Bracelet or anklet with lion |
| Medium | Bronze, iron |
| Dimensions | Diam. 11.7 cm x D. 2.5 cm |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Cora Timken Burnett Collection of Persian Miniatures and Other Persian Art Objects, Bequest of Cora Timken Burnett, 1956 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age III |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran, probably from Luristan |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324679