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Punch

4th millennium BCE
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Punch
  • Period: Late Chalcolithic
  • Date: 4th millennium BCE
  • Geography: Iran, Pisdeli Tepe
  • Medium: Bone
  • Dimensions: 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 4 1/2 in. (3.9 x 3.9 x 11.4 cm)
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Mrs. Constantine Sidamon-Eristoff Gift, 1962
  • Object Number: INST.62.3.11
  • Curatorial Department: Ancient West Asian Art
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