Iran · Iron Age III · ca. 8th–7th century B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Ornamentsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Ring |
| Medium | Shell |
| Dimensions | Diam. 2.6 cm x D. 1 cm |
| Classification | Shell-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Khalil Rabenou, 1952 |
| 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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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.Beads
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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Top for standard
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324215