Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 6th–4th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Ornament with back-to-back lions |
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | 1 5/8 in. |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th–4th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1956 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Achaemenid |
| Period | Achaemenid |
| Date Range | 600 BC – 300 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324490