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Whetstone socket
Whetstone socket

Whetstone socket

Place of OriginIran
Dateapprox. 1200-1000 BCE
PeriodMiddle Elamite period (1600-1100 BCE)
CultureLuristan
MaterialsBronze
DimensionsH. 2 in x W. 3/4 in x D. 2 3/8 in, H. 5.1 cm x W. 1.9 cm x D. 6 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB62B114
DepartmentWest Asian Art
ClassificationsMetal Arts
On View
Not on view
Whetstone handle
approx. 1200-1000 BCE
Mortar
approx. 1200-1300
Seated lion-shaped finial
approx. 1050-1200
Amulet
approx. 800-700 BCE
Finial with faces
approx. 800-700 BCE
Antelope-headed pin
approx. 1000-700 BCE
Chariot Fixture
approx. 900-700 BCE
Axe-head
approx. 2200-2000 BCE