Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vessels2nd millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cup/istikhan |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 3.43 in. (8.71 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 2nd millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 2000 BC – 1000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran, probably from Luristan |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325531