Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 10th–8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Seal ring: bird above a horned animal |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 10th–8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1943 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 1000 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran, Luristan |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323974