Iran · Iron Age II · ca. 9th century B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Pin |
| Medium | Copper, bronze |
| Dimensions | 7.6 in. (19.3 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Mrs. Constantine Sidamon-Eristoff Gift, 1961 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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ca. 9th century B.C.Stud
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F
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Fibula
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ca. 9th century B.C.Stud
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Boss
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ca. 9th century B.C.Umbo or stud
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
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ca. 9th century B.C.Half of a horse bit
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ca. 9th century B.C.Jar
BF
ca. 9th century B.C.Belt fragments
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ca. 9th century B.C.Disc
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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pin
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ca. 9th century B.C.Bead spreader
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325177