Iran · 1st millennium B.C.

Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornaments1st millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitlePendant
MediumBronze
Dimensions1.42 x 0.51 x 1.54 in. (3.61 x 1.3 x 3.91 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Date1st millennium B.C.
Credit LineGift of Burton Y. Berry, 1961
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIran
Date Range1000 BC – 1 BC

Provenance

RegionWestern Iran

More metalwork-ornaments from the Iran tradition

C
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Coil
BR
1st millennium B.C.Bow ring, for stringing a bow
P
1st millennium B.C.Pendant
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Button
S
ca. 9th century B.C.Studs
BF
ca. 9th century B.C.Belt fragments
UO
ca. 9th century B.C.Umbo or stud
S
ca. 9th century B.C.Stud
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325101