Iran · Iron Age · 1st millennium B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtFaience-Ornaments1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Ornament |
| Medium | Faience |
| Dimensions | 2.57 x 2.45 x 0.2 in. (6.53 x 6.22 x 0.51 cm) |
| Classification | Faience-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Sheldon and Barbara Breitbart, 1984 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327042