Iron Age · 1st millennium B.C.

Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implements1st millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleDagger
MediumBronze
Dimensions11 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 3/8 in. (28.6 x 4.4 x 1 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Implements
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Date1st millennium B.C.
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan P. Rosen, 1991
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodIron Age
Date Range1000 BC – 1 BC

Provenance

RegionTranscaucasia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327440