Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornaments1st millennium B.C. (?)Artwork Details
| Title | Earrings |
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | 1.34 x 0.75 x 1.26 in. (3.4 x 1.91 x 3.2 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 1st millennium B.C. (?) |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Lester Wolfe, 1983 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326931