Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. 6th–8th century A.D.

Artwork Details

TitleCosmetic pencil
MediumBronze
Dimensions4.5 in. (11.43 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Implements
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 6th–8th century A.D.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1932
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSasanian or Islamic
PeriodSasanian–early Islamic
Date Range6 AD

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322785