Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornaments2nd–1st millennium B.C. (?)Artwork Details
| Title | Earrings |
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | 1.22 x 0.55 x 1.22 in. (3.1 x 1.4 x 3.1 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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PI
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BB
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B
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P
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pin
SB
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C
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Coil
BF
ca. 9th century B.C.Belt fragment
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bracelet
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E
2nd–1st millennium B.C. (?)Earrings
ED
ca. 14th–13th century B.C.Enthroned deity
CS
2nd–1st millennium B.C.Cylinder seal
SS
ca. mid-1st millennium B.C.Scaraboid seal
F
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SS
2nd millennium B.C.Stamp seal
SN
ca. 15th century B.C.Syrian-style nude female
CS
ca. 1500 B.C.Cylinder seal
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326939