Iran · Iron Age II-III · early 1st millennium B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsearly 1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Pin |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 8.11 in. (20.6 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | early 1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Lincoln Kirstein, 1949 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II-III |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 750 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran, probably from Luristan |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324078