Cheek Piece

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Object Details

Collection

Arthur M. Sackler Collection

Exhibition History

Metalwork and Ceramics from Ancient Iran (November 19, 1992 to January 22, 2004)

Nomads and Nobility: Art from the Ancient Near East (September 28, 1987 to November 1, 1992)

Credit Line

Gift of Arthur M. Sackler

Date

ca. 1000-650 BCE

Period

Iron Age II - III

Accession Number

S1987.127

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

Tool and Equipment

Medium

Copper alloy

Dimensions

H x W x D: 13.6 x 12.7 x 3.5 cm (5 3/8 x 5 x 1 3/8 in)

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National Museum of Asian Art

Data Source

National Museum of Asian Art

Topic

casting

metal

copper alloy

sheep

Iron Age II (ca. 1250 - 800 BCE)

Iron Age III (ca. 800 - 500 BCE)

Iran

Ancient Near Eastern Art

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye3a8c9e816-1534-44a8-972c-8a91d10cad4d

Record ID

fsg_S1987.127