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30-38-3

From: Iran | Luristan Province

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 30-38-3
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iran | Luristan Province
Section Near Eastern
Materials Bronze
Iconography Antelope?
Description

Head of an Antelope (?) with long ears and curved horns; Stylized round snout; Perhaps head of a fabulous snake? Two Ligatures on stem

Legrain publication: "Bronze pin head in form of a stylized antelope's head with long ears, curved horns, and a long round snout. Two triple bands round the shaft. 205 x 15 mm."

Length 20.5 cm
Width 1.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Arthur Upham Pope, 1930

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