Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 4th–3rd century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Bracelet with lion's-head terminals |
| Medium | Gold, glass |
| Dimensions | 2.36 x 0.39 x 2.95 in. (5.99 x 0.99 x 7.49 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 4th–3rd century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Alastair Bradley Martin, 1948 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 400 BC – 200 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324051