Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Head of a pin: seated figure with cap |
| Medium | Copper |
| Dimensions | 2.52 in. (6.4 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| 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 II |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran, Luristan |
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P
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pin
DO
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Disc ornament
PI
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pendant in the form of a dog
DB
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Decorated boss
E
ca. 7th–4th century B.C.Earrings
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bead
S
ca. 9th century B.C.Stud
C
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Coil
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B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bowl
B
ca. 10th–9th century B.C.Beaker
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Boss
CS
ca. 8th century B.C.Cylinder seal and modern impression: rampant winged monster…
SO
ca. 9th century B.C.Sickle or pruning tool
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bead
LP
ca. 9th century B.C.Lion pin
SV
ca. early 1st millennium B.C.Spouted vessel in the form of a zebu
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323967