Psalia, M.C. 7341

Date of production: between -900 and -750 type of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, luristan name(s): harness element materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting location of discovery: luristan (province) dimensions - artwork: height: 10. 2cm length: 7. 8cm description: fragmentary, this bit element represented in profile the protomes of two horses leaning against each other. The eye is marked with a protuberance and the mane, with long stylized curls. The neck has a ring used to attach the reins. Iconographic description: stylized animal themes / subjects / places represented: animal mode of acquisition: donation (notarial deed) name of donor, testator, seller: sirén, osvald date of acquisition: 28–02–1927 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 7341. Date: Entre -900 et -750.