Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornamentsca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Buttons |
| Medium | Enstatite |
| Dimensions | 0.71 x 0.24 in. (1.8 x 0.61 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-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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ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Bead
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ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
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ca. 9th century B.C.Necklace
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ca. 9th century B.C.Disc
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ca. 9th century B.C.Pendant in the form of a duck
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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pin
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ca. 9th century B.C.Arrowhead
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ca. 9th century B.C.Flanged dagger
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ca. 9th century B.C.Plaque fragment
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325129