Date of production: between -899 and -700
dating in century: 9th century bc. Ad
type(s) of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, caucasus
name(s): jewel - adornment, belt buckle
materials and techniques: bronze, iron, lost wax casting, engraved = incised, inlay
location(s) of execution/realization: caucasus (region)
location of discovery:
luristan (province)
comment on the place of discovery:
the provenance of the buckle from the cernuschi museum is ambiguous: before giving it to him, r. Ghirshman published it indicating that this piece "probably comes from the necropolises of koban, but was found in a tomb in luristan". Dimensions - artwork:
length: 21. 5cm
width: 4. 7cm
description:
the rectangular bronze belt buckle is decorated with an iron inlay representing a snake. The space around snake is filled with finely engraved “s” shaped spirals. On the edge, the buckle is pierced with 14 holes which were used to attach it to the bronze or leather belt. On the reverse, it has a hook on the opposite side. Mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 13–12–1966
institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris
inventory number: m. C. 9304. Date: Entre -899 et -700.
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