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41-37-4

From: Ordos

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 41-37-4
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Central Asian
Provenience Ordos
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Iconography Bighorn Sheep
Description

Rectangular openwork with rope border. Bronze. Two argali or big horned sheep, separated by three wheel-like medallions, one above the other; eyes and centers of medallions indented for inlay. Two legs missing. Earth incrustation and rough green patina. Compare to Luristan bronzes.

Length 9.9 cm
Width 7.4 cm
Credit Line Purchased from William Mayer, 1941
Other Number A-4 - Other Number | CS15 - Other Number

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