Tête d'épingle, M.C. 8833

Date of production: between -900 and -750 dating in century: 1st millennium bc. Ad type of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, luristan name(s): symbolic object, pin (clothing), pin materials and techniques: bronze place(s) of execution/realization: luristan (province) location of discovery: luristan (province) dimensions - artwork: height: 6. 1cm width: 4cm description: the silhouette of the central character is schematically rendered. The body is hidden by the visible clawed legs of two felines clinging to it, their mouths open at ear height. The tail of felines coiled on itself, forms a ring. The junction between the pinhead and the stem is molded. Mode of acquisition: donation (notarial deed) name of donor, testator, seller: pfister (madame) date of acquisition: 04–12–1958 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 8833. Date: Entre -900 et -750.