Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Implementsca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Wall nail |
| Medium | Ceramic, glaze |
| Dimensions | 4.45 in. (11.3 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1965 |
| 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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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325817