Coil
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Coil

TitleCoil
Dateca. 7th–6th century BCE 6th century BCE
MediumSilver
OriginIran Iran
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1969
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Coil” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated ca. 7th–6th century BCE. It is executed in silver. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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