Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculptureca. 6th–4th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Head of a wild ram |
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | 0.62 in. (1.57 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th–4th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1917 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Achaemenid |
| Period | Achaemenid |
| Date Range | 600 BC – 300 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran (?) |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322494