Head of a wand

Assyrian

ca. 5th–4th century BCE

Not on view

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Title: Head of a wand
Period: Neo-Assyrian
Date: ca. 5th–4th century BCE
Geography: Iran
Culture: Assyrian
Medium: Chrysolite
Dimensions: 3.27 in. (8.31 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1958
Object Number: 58.100.1
Curatorial Department: Ancient West Asian Art

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