Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Implementsca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Tube |
| Medium | Bone |
| Dimensions | 2.32 x 0.63 in. (5.89 x 1.6 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, The Adelaide Milton de Groot Fund, in memory of the de Groot and Hawley families, 1976 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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5th–3rd millennium B.C. (?)Tool
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ca. 9th century B.C.Handle
T
5th–3rd millennium B.C. (?)Tool
T
ca. 9th century B.C.Tube
A
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Arrowhead
H
ca. 9th century B.C.Handle
T
5th–3rd millennium B.C. (?)Tool
T
5th–3rd millennium B.C. (?)Tool
Other works from the Iron Age II period
UO
ca. 9th century B.C.Umbo or stud
B
ca. 9th century B.C.Bracelet
AH
ca. 9th century B.C.Animal head sherd
SS
ca. 9th century B.C.Stamp seal
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ca. 9th century B.C.Finial (?)
HO
ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle fittings
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ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
HB
ca. 9th century B.C.Horse bit cheekpiece
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326180