Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornaments2nd–1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Earrings |
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | 0.87 x 1.06 x 0.91 in. (2.21 x 2.69 x 2.31 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 |
More metalwork-ornaments from the Iran tradition
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle ornament (?)
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bead
PI
1st millennium B.C.Pendant in the form of two addorsed horses
BW
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Bracelet with animal terminals
JF
n.d.a.Jewelry fragments
C
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Coil
UO
ca. 9th century B.C.Umbo or stud
E
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Earring
Other works from the Late Bronze Age period
C
ca. 1600–1450 B.C.Cup
SW
ca. 14th–13th century B.C.Smiting weather god or warrior with horned headgear
SG
ca. 1500 B.C.Smiting god figure
CS
ca. late 2nd millennium B.C.Cylinder seal
CS
ca. 1500–1100 B.C.Cylinder seal
SS
ca. early 1st millennium B.C.Scaraboid seal
BO
1st millennium B.C.–A.D. 1st centuryBoss or appliqué
RP
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Rectangular prism seal, engraved on four faces
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326932