Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculptureca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Standard support |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 7.01 in. (17.81 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of George D. Pratt, 1932 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age III |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran, probably from Luristan |
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TF
ca. 8th century B.C.Top for standard
MS
ca. 8th century B.C.Master-of-animals standard
ZT
ca. 7th century B.C.Zoomorphic tube
IS
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Idol standard
TF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Top for standard
TF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Top for standard
LO
ca. 9th century B.C.Leg of a chair or table (?)
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F
ca. 7th century B.C.Fibula
I
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Inlay
P
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pin
B
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Blade
VI
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Vessel in form of female (?) figure
BS
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Bell-shaped seal with loop handle
MS
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Master-of-animals standard
B
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Bracelet
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322862