Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Ornamentsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Inlay |
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 0.57 x 0.32 in. (1.45 x 0.81 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Khalil Rabenou, 1952 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age III |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Inlay
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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Ornament
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ca. 9th century B.C.Bead
O
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Ornament
IF
ca. 9th century B.C.Ivory fragment
I
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Inlay
I
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Inlay
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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pin
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324220