Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Decorated boss |
| Medium | Silver, electrum |
| Dimensions | 1.62 in. (4.11 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Alastair Bradley Martin, 1953 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age III |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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F
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Fibula
P
ca. 9th century B.C.Pin
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ca. 9th century B.C.Bracelet
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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Disc plaque
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324254