Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 14th–13th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Roundel with a rosette and recumbent horned animals |
| Medium | Gold, silver foil, bronze, bitumen |
| Dimensions | 0.55 in. (1.4 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 14th–13th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Elamite |
| Period | Middle Elamite |
| Date Range | 1400 BC – 1200 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Southwestern Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325517