Object Number | 37-11-227 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Iran | Rayy |
Site Name | Rayy |
Archaeology Area | RTE 5, Pit 3, #4, d. 4.60; D. top 53.65 |
Date Made | Islamic II |
Section | Near Eastern |
Materials | Brass |
Technique | Engraved | Inscribed |
Iconography | Star | Human Face |
Description | Bronze? Brass? Oval, lower end pointed and terminating in inverted fleur de lis; large perforation inside point. Both surfaces engraved and inscribed; the decoration consisting of circles enclosing 8-pointed stars, and below, a human face. Suspension loop at top. |
Credit Line | The Boston Museum of Fine Arts / University Museum Expedition to Rayy; Erich F. Schmidt, 1937 |
Other Number | RE 3141 - Field No SF |
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