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Whetstone handle
Whetstone handle

Whetstone handle

Place of OriginIran
Dateapprox. 1200-1000 BCE
PeriodMiddle Elamite period (1600-1100 BCE)
CultureLuristan
MaterialsBronze
DimensionsH. 6 in x W. 3 in, H. 15.2 cm x W. 7.6 cm
Credit LineGift of Jonathan Cobb in memory of Regina Laurel
Object number1995.47
DepartmentWest Asian Art
ClassificationsMetal Arts
On View
Not on view
Whetstone socket
approx. 1200-1000 BCE
Vessel with handle
approx. 800-700 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