Iran · late 4th–early 3rd millennium B.C.

Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentslate 4th–early 3rd millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitlePin
MediumCopper alloy
Dimensions3.39 in. (8.61 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Datelate 4th–early 3rd millennium B.C.
Credit LineGift of Mr. F. Riyahi, 1997
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIran
Date Range4000 BC – 2000 BC

Provenance

RegionSouthwestern Iran

More metalwork-ornaments from the Iran tradition

HO
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Head of pin
S
ca. 9th century B.C.Studs
F
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Fibula
P
5th–3rd millennium B.C.Pin
P
early 1st millennium B.C.Pin
PF
ca. 7th century B.C.Pin fragment
R
ca. 9th century B.C.Ring
HF
ca. 9th century B.C.Headdress fragments
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327530