Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. early 1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Ornamental band |
| Medium | Gold wire |
| Dimensions | 2.52 x 20.28 in. (6.4 x 51.51 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. early 1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Elsa Rabenou, 1962 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II-III |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 750 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325556