Iran · Iron Age · 1st millennium B.C. (?)
Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Vessels1st millennium B.C. (?)Plate is a metalwork-vessels of Iran origin created in 1st millennium B.C. (?) using bronze measuring 2.52 in. (6.4 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 2.52 in. (6.4 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Ernest Erickson Foundation, 1988 |
| Date | 1st millennium B.C. (?) |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Iran culture, dating from the Iron Age period. The estimated date range is 1000 BC – 1 BC.
Geography
Origin: Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Plate?
Plate is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Plate created?
Plate dates to 1st millennium B.C. (?).
What material is Plate made from?
Plate is crafted from bronze.
Is Plate in the public domain?
Plate is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026