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Persian. <em>Fragment of Overlay, 1 of 5</em>, 8th–7th century B.C.E. Gold, 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (1.5 x 2.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.5_print_bw.jpg)
Persian. Fragment of Overlay, 1 of 5, 8th–7th century B.C.E. Gold, 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (1.5 x 2.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.5_print_bw.jpg)
Persian. <em>Fragment of Overlay, 1 of 5</em>, 8th–7th century B.C.E. Gold, 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (1.5 x 2.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.5_print_bw.jpg)

Persian. Fragment of Overlay, 1 of 5, 8th–7th century B.C.E. Gold, 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (1.5 x 2.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.5_print_bw.jpg)

Persian. <em>Fragment of Overlay, 1 of 5</em>, 8th–7th century B.C.E. Gold, 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (1.5 x 2.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.142.1-.12_NegGRPA_print_bw.jpg)

Persian. Fragment of Overlay, 1 of 5, 8th–7th century B.C.E. Gold, 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (1.5 x 2.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.142.1-.12_NegGRPA_print_bw.jpg)

Persian. <em>Fragment of Overlay, 1 of 5</em>, 8th–7th century B.C.E. Gold, 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (1.5 x 2.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.142.1-.5_NegGrpA_print_bw.jpg)

Persian. Fragment of Overlay, 1 of 5, 8th–7th century B.C.E. Gold, 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (1.5 x 2.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.70.142.1-.5_NegGrpA_print_bw.jpg)

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Fragment of Overlay, 1 of 5

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

CULTURE Persian
MEDIUM Gold
  • Possible Place Made: Ziwiyeh, Iran
    • DATES 8th–7th century B.C.E.
    DIMENSIONS 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (1.5 x 2.9 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 70.142.5
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Gold fragment. Chased representation of a furry animal in the clutches of a bird's claw. (see 70.142.1) Condition: Bent.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Persian. Fragment of Overlay, 1 of 5, 8th–7th century B.C.E. Gold, 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (1.5 x 2.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.5_print_bw.jpg)
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    Persian. <em>Fragment of Overlay, 1 of 5</em>, 8th–7th century B.C.E. Gold, 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (1.5 x 2.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.5_print_bw.jpg)

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