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67-39-59

From: Iran (uncertain) | Turkey (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 67-39-59
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Urartian
Provenience Iran (uncertain) | Turkey (uncertain)
Date Made 8th cent. BCE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Bronze
Description

Similar to 67-39-36/58 but taller and thicker, perhaps what they were like before being hammered out and flattened. Cast apparently in one piece with mounting loop inside. An irregular hole punched from inside in the wall c. 0.066 m from the rim on either side. Rough grainy mottled green patina; much blue inside. For harness?

Height 5 cm
Thickness 0.2 cm
Outside Diameter 5.39 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Hesperia Art, 1967

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