Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. 8th century A.D.

Artwork Details

TitleSmall rectangular object with curved top
MediumMetal
Dimensions1.66 in. (4.22 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Implements
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 8th century A.D.
Credit LineGift of Jacqueline Simcox, 1999
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodSix Dynasties Period
Date Range700 – 800

Provenance

RegionCaucasus region

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327567