Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. 1500–1100 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Helmet with divine figures beneath a bird with outstretched wings |
| Medium | Bronze, gold foil over bitumen |
| Dimensions | H. 16.5 cm, W. 22.1 cm |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 1500–1100 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Fletcher Fund, 1963 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Elamite |
| Period | Middle Elamite |
| Date Range | 1500 BC – 1100 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Southwestern Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325584