Iran · Late Bronze Age · 1st millennium B.C.–A.D. 1st century

Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornaments1st millennium B.C.–A.D. 1st century

Artwork Details

TitleEarring
MediumGold
Dimensions1.69 x 1.73 in. (4.29 x 4.39 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Date1st millennium B.C.–A.D. 1st century
Credit LineBequest of Lester Wolfe, 1983
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIran
PeriodLate Bronze Age
Date Range1000 BC – 100

Provenance

RegionIran

More metalwork-ornaments from the Iran tradition

P
ca. 7th century B.C.Pin
BO
1st millennium B.C.–A.D. 1st centuryBoss or appliqué
BF
ca. 9th century B.C.Belt fragment
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bracelet
S
ca. 9th century B.C.Stud
S
ca. 9th century B.C.Stud
RP
ca. 9th century B.C.Rosette pendant
P
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pendant

Other works from the Late Bronze Age period

J
ca. 1600–1200 B.C.Jar
BO
1st millennium B.C.–A.D. 1st centuryBoss or appliqué
J
ca. late 1st millennium B.C.Jug
F
1st millennium B.C.Figure
SS
ca. early 1st millennium B.C.Scaraboid seal
B
ca. 2200–1800 B.C.Box
RP
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Rectangular prism seal, engraved on four faces
FO
ca. 14th–13th century B.C.Figure of a seated goddess
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326946