Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Reliefsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Plaque with winged creatures approaching stylized trees |
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | 5.25 x 8.5 in. (13.34 x 21.59 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Ann and George Blumenthal Fund, 1954 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age III |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324293