Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implements1st millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleSickle
MediumIron
Dimensions0.12 x 5.94 in. (0.3 x 15.09 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Implements
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Date1st millennium B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1977
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureEdomite
PeriodIron Age II
Date Range1000 BC – 1 BC

Provenance

RegionLevant

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326254