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The nomadic gold- and silversmiths of Marlik and Amlash were the first masters of precious metalwork in Iran. Their successors were the bronze workers of Luristan and the silversmiths of the Achaemenian and Sasanian empires, whose masterpieces are shown elsewhere in this gallery.
| Artist / Maker | Iran, Marlik |
|---|---|
| Date | 1100–1000 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Iran, Marlik |
| Medium | gold, low relief repoussé and incised |
| Dimensions | Overall: 14 x 9.3 cm (5 1/2 x 3 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Type | Metalwork |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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