Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implementsca. 5th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Handle |
| Medium | Stone |
| Dimensions | 2.5 x 4.62 in. (6.35 x 11.73 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 5th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Walter Hauser, 1951 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Achaemenid |
| Period | Achaemenid |
| Date Range | 500 BC – 400 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324194