Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 1st century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Pin terminating in a male head |
| Medium | Silver |
| Dimensions | 8 in. (20.32 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 1st century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Noriyoshi Horiuchi, 1996 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Parthian or Kushan |
| Period | Parthian |
| Date Range | 1 AD – 100 |
Provenance
| Region | Indus region or eastern Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327524