Etendard, M.C. 8874, Entre -1150 et -900

Date of production: between -1150 and -900 type(s) of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, luristan name(s): symbolic object, standard - sign (archaeology) materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting, hammering location of discovery: luristan (province) dimensions - artwork: height: 17. 7cm width: 8. 9cm description: the pair of ibex standing facing each other is of realistic proportions. The horns have small round protuberances. They hold a ring on their front legs, a second one being made up of their joined hind legs. The group surmounts a pseudo-bottle, held in place by a tube made from a sheet of hammered bronze. 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. 8874. Date: Entre -1150 et -900.