Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Miniature capital |
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | 1.1 x 0.98 x 0.35 in. (2.79 x 2.49 x 0.89 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Fletcher Fund, 1964 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Inlay
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325677