Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 14th–13th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Pin with spherical head |
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | H. 5-1/8 in. (13 cm) x Diam. 1/2 in. (2.1 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 14th–13th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Norbert Schimmel Trust, 1989 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Hittite |
| Period | Hittite Empire |
| Date Range | 1400 BC – 1200 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Central Anatolia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327404