Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Sculptureca. 8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Top for standard |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Laura White and Fred Randolph, 1996 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age III |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran, probably from Luristan |
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SS
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TF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Top for standard
SS
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Standard support
TF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Top for standard
MS
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Master-of-animals standard
SF
ca. early 1st millennium B.C.Stag figure
TF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Top for standard
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MW
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Medallion with a seated deity and a male worshiper
O
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Ornament
SS
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Standard support
P
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Pin
TF
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Top for standard
HB
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V
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F
ca. 7th–5th century B.C.Fibula
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327520