Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Umbo or stud |
| Medium | Iron, bronze |
| Dimensions | 1.26 in. (3.2 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Mrs. Constantine Sidamon-Eristoff Gift, 1961 |
| 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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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Hinged bracelet with lions' heads
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ca. 9th century B.C.Fragmentary disc
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ca. 9th century B.C.Bracelet
RP
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ca. 9th century B.C.Spearhead
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ca. 9th century B.C.Jar
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ca. late 8th–7th century B.C.Jug
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325188