Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornaments1st millennium B.C. (?)Artwork Details
| Title | Earrings |
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | 1.42 x 1.34 in. (3.61 x 3.4 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 | Late Bronze Age |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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SR
ca. 10th–8th century B.C.Seal ring: bird above a horned animal
BF
ca. 9th century B.C.Belt fragments
BO
1st millennium B.C.–A.D. 1st centuryBoss or appliqué
F
ca. 7th century B.C.Fibula
SB
ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C.Spiral bead
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bracelet
RP
ca. 9th century B.C.Rosette pendant
UO
ca. 9th century B.C.Umbo or stud
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CJ
ca. 1500–1400 B.C.Canaanite jar
S
ca. 13th–12th century B.C.Sherd
FO
ca. 14th–13th century B.C.Figure of a seated goddess
SW
ca. 14th–13th century B.C.Smiting weather god or warrior with horned headgear
F
1st millennium B.C.Figure
SS
2nd millennium B.C.Stamp seal
CS
ca. 14th–13th century B.C.Cylinder seal
CS
ca. late 2nd millennium B.C.Cylinder seal
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326942