Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Earrings |
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | 0.91 in. (2.31 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1965 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
More metalwork-ornaments from the Iran tradition
HF
ca. 9th century B.C.Headdress fragments
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament (?)
P
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pin
F
ca. 7th century B.C.Fibula
E
ca. 7th–4th century B.C.Earrings
R
ca. 9th century B.C.Ring
C
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Coil
P
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pin
Other works from the Iron Age II period
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bowl
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bead
J
ca. late 8th–7th century B.C.Jug
CW
ca. early 1st millennium B.C.Cup with a frieze of gazelles
MH
ca. 9th century B.C.Mace head
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bead
HB
ca. 9th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bead
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325791