Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculptureca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Standard support |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 3.54 in. (8.99 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Lincoln Kirstein, 1949 |
| 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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SS
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Standard support
TF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Top for standard
TF
ca. 8th century B.C.Top for standard
MS
ca. 8th century B.C.Master-of-animals standard
TF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Top for standard
LO
ca. 9th century B.C.Leg of a chair or table (?)
HO
ca. early 1st millennium B.C.Head of a lion-griffin
TF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Top for standard
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ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Axe head
B
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Bead
C
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Coil
BO
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Bracelet or anklet with lion
P
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pin
P
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pendant
F
ca. 7th–6th century B.C.Fibula
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324077