Iran · Iron Age · 1st millennium B.C.

Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Paintings1st millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitlePlaque
MediumClay
Dimensions6.1 x 4.84 in. (15.49 x 12.29 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Paintings
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Date1st millennium B.C.
Credit LineGift of Mehdi Mahboubian, 1967
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIran
PeriodIron Age
Date Range1000 BC – 1 BC

Provenance

RegionIran

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325879