Ornament

30-38-29

From: Iran | Luristan Province

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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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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