Ornament
30-38-29
From: Iran | Luristan Province
Curatorial Section: Near Eastern
Object Number | 30-38-29 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Iran | Luristan Province |
Section | Near Eastern |
Materials | Bronze |
Description | Bronze. Two rampant dragons biting the ears of a mythological hero. The body of the dragons is reduced to gaping mouth, long neck, bristling mane, forepaws, curled tail. The hero is only a mask on a long neck; tight necklace. Same on both faces. (For use, see 30-38-1) |
Length | 9.7 cm |
Width | 5.5 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Arthur Upham Pope, 1930 |
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