Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Ornamentsca. 9th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Pommel with horned animals |
| Medium | Shell, gold foil, stone inlay |
| Dimensions | 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) |
| Classification | Shell-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Norbert Schimmel Trust, 1989 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II-III |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northwestern Iran |
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ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
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ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
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ca. 9th century B.C.Bead
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ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
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ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327418