Roundel with a horned animal, lions, and griffins is a metalwork-ornaments of Sarmatian origin created in ca. 3rd–1st century B.C. using gold foil, silver, iron, semi-precious stone or paste measuring H. 15/16 in. (2.3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gold foil, silver, iron, semi-precious stone or paste |
| Dimensions | H. 15/16 in. (2.3 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Florance Waterbury Bequest, 1970 |
| Date | ca. 3rd–1st century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Sarmatian culture. The estimated date range is 300 BC – 1 BC.
Geography
Origin: Eurasian steppes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Roundel with a horned animal, lions, and griffins?
Roundel with a horned animal, lions, and griffins is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Roundel with a horned animal, lions, and griffins created?
Roundel with a horned animal, lions, and griffins dates to ca. 3rd–1st century B.C..
What material is Roundel with a horned animal, lions, and griffins made from?
Roundel with a horned animal, lions, and griffins is crafted from gold foil, silver, iron, semi-precious stone or paste.
Is Roundel with a horned animal, lions, and griffins in the public domain?
Roundel with a horned animal, lions, and griffins is in the public domain and can be freely used.