Fragment de sarcophage, M.C. 9294

Date of production: between -699 and -600 type(s) of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, ziwiyé materials and techniques: bronze, engraved = incised location of discovery: ziwiyè (site) dimensions - artwork: height: 5. 2cm length: 11cm description: fragment of the edge of a sarcophagus decorated with incised decoration. Iconographic description: between two geometric garlands, four warriors are represented walking towards the right, dressed in a sort of short loincloth held at the waist by a wide belt, one end of the loincloth falling in a point; the fabric is decorated with fringes and check patterns; the apparently bare torso is crossed diagonally by a band, perhaps a garment hiding the left shoulder or a shoulder strap; they wear a broad, rather pointed beard, with hair reaching up at the back; each is armed with a bow, a shield, a dagger or a knife. To their right, walking in front of them, a man is dressed in a long dress covering the left shoulder, the fabric of which shows a pattern of vertical stripes at the top; hairstyle similar to the others, he wears a sword at his waist. To their left, a sixth man with a silhouette bent more forward walks in the opposite direction; he is dressed in a double assyrian-type robe with fabric decorated with fringes and a pattern of circles; he probably carried a spear but it is only partially preserved. Themes / subjects / places represented: group of figures, group of figures (subject represented) 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. 9294. Date: Entre -699 et -600.