Figurine

67-39-6A

Location: On Display in the Middle East Galleries

From: Iran (uncertain) | Turkey (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 67-39-6A
Current Location Middle East Galleries - On Display
Culture Urartian
Provenience Iran (uncertain) | Turkey (uncertain)
Section Mediterranean
Materials Bronze
Iconography Animal
Description

Obviously a pair, although (b) may show signs of re-use in the shorter dimensions of its plinths. Rather stylized style: squared-off cylindrical muzzles, stiff upright bodies. Sickle-shaped horns, each with a row of 4 knobs along the front. A row of verticla incised lines where horns join head give effect of 'stitching'. (b) may preserve some traces of shallow eyes but none are visible on (a). Apparently cast in one piece, although plinths might have been cast on or welded and filed smooth.

Height 6.05 cm
Length 6.66 cm
Width 5.17 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Hesperia Art, 1967

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