Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornaments2nd–1st millennium B.C. (?)Artwork Details
| Title | Earrings |
| Medium | Electrum |
| Dimensions | 1.26 x 1.14 x 0.47 in. (3.2 x 2.9 x 1.19 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 2nd–1st millennium B.C. (?) |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Lester Wolfe, 1983 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Late Bronze Age |
| Date Range | 2000 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326930