Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 9th–8th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Head of pin |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 4.6 x 3.11 in. (11.68 x 7.9 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Ernest Erickson Foundation, 1988 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Iron Age II-III |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Western Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327330