Dress ornaments
Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 5th century B.C.

Dress ornaments is a metalwork-ornaments of Scythian origin created in ca. 5th century B.C. using gold measuring W. 5/8 in. — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGold
DimensionsW. 5/8 in.
ClassificationMetalwork-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineFletcher Fund, 1924
Dateca. 5th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Scythian culture. The estimated date range is 500 BC – 400 BC.

Geography

Origin: Northern Black Sea region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Dress ornaments?

Dress ornaments is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Dress ornaments created?

Dress ornaments dates to ca. 5th century B.C..

What material is Dress ornaments made from?

Dress ornaments is crafted from gold.

Is Dress ornaments in the public domain?

Dress ornaments is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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