Iron Age · ca. early 1st millennium B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornamentsca. early 1st millennium B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Ring |
| Medium | Agate |
| Dimensions | 3 x 0.63 in. (7.62 x 1.6 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. early 1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan P. Rosen, 1991 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 750 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Transcaucasia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327448