Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Openwork pin |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 2.36 x 2.36 in. (5.99 x 5.99 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1930 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age III |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran, probably from Luristan |
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B
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C
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Coil
BF
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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Head of pin
L
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Lid
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HB
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I
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Inlay
TF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Top for standard
PF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Panel fragment
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322580