Tête d'epingle, M.C. 8859(1), Entre -1000 et -750

Production date: between -1000 and -750 dating in century: 1st millennium bc. Ad type of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, luristan name(s): symbolic object, pin materials and techniques: bronze, iron, lost wax casting place(s) of execution/realization: luristan (province) location of discovery: iran dimensions - artwork: height: 5. 3cm length: 7. 4cm description: the pinhead features the complete body of a horse. The animal, lying down, has its legs folded under the body. The iron rod, which has now disappeared, started from the horse's hindquarters. 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. 8859. Date: Entre -1000 et -750.