Iran · Chalcolithic–Early Bronze Age · 5th–3rd millennium B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implements5th–3rd millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Tool |
| Medium | Flint |
| Dimensions | 0.59 x 1.38 in. (1.5 x 3.51 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 5th–3rd millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1938 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Chalcolithic–Early Bronze Age |
| Date Range | 5000 BC – 2000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323694