Anneau de harnachement, M.C. 8863, Entre -1000 et -750

Production date: between -1000 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: 9. 3cm width: 6. 9cm description: the ring, shaped like a wheel, is topped with a human-looking but horned head. Two felines, their mouths open and their paws clinging to the ring, frame the figure. 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. 8863. Date: Entre -1000 et -750.