Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. early 1st millennium B.C.Crescent-shaped earrings with bulls' heads is a metalwork-ornaments of Iran origin created in ca. early 1st millennium B.C. using gold measuring 2.68 x 0.94 in. (6.81 x 2.39 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | 2.68 x 0.94 in. (6.81 x 2.39 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Ernest Erickson Foundation, 1988 |
| Date | ca. early 1st millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Iran culture, dating from the Iron Age II period. The estimated date range is 1000 BC – 750 BC.
Geography
Origin: Northwestern Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Crescent-shaped earrings with bulls' heads?
Crescent-shaped earrings with bulls' heads is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Crescent-shaped earrings with bulls' heads created?
Crescent-shaped earrings with bulls' heads dates to ca. early 1st millennium B.C..
What material is Crescent-shaped earrings with bulls' heads made from?
Crescent-shaped earrings with bulls' heads is crafted from gold.
Is Crescent-shaped earrings with bulls' heads in the public domain?
Crescent-shaped earrings with bulls' heads is in the public domain and can be freely used.