Figurine
29-221-248
From: Iran | Hamadan (uncertain) | Rayy (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Near Eastern
Object Number | 29-221-248 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Iran | Hamadan (uncertain) | Rayy (uncertain) |
Section | Near Eastern |
Materials | Metal |
Iconography | Cat |
Description | Large cat with eyes, mouth, ears, shoulders, ribs, and tail emphasized with carved lines. Hind legs and tail blend together; one ear damaged. |
Height | 1.5 cm |
Length | 7.5 cm |
Width | 4.5 cm |
Credit Line | Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904 |
Other Number | 248 - Sommerville Number | 1585-1618 - Sommerville Amulet/Talisman Number |
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