Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Reliefsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Fragments of plaque with fantastic creatures |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 3.74 x 2.52 in. (9.5 x 6.4 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1943 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age III |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran, Luristan |
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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Inlay
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323961