Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. 5th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Handle, possibly for a spoon |
| Medium | Silver |
| Dimensions | 0.39 x 3.7 in. (0.99 x 9.4 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 5th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Norbert Schimmel Trust, 1989 |
| 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 327420