Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Instrument |
| Medium | Iron |
| Dimensions | 15 in. (38.1 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1936 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 200 – 699 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323258