Iran · Iron Age III · ca. 8th–7th century B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Ornamentsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Ornament |
| Medium | Bone (antler) |
| Dimensions | 0.43 x 1.02 in. (1.09 x 2.59 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Khalil Rabenou, 1958 |
| 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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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324821