Tête d'épingle, M.C. 8830

Date of production: between -900 and -750 dating in century: 1st millennium bc. Ad type of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, luristan name(s): symbolic object, pin (clothing) materials and techniques: bronze, iron, lost wax casting place(s) of execution/realization: luristan (province) location of discovery: luristan (province) dimensions - artwork: height: 6. 8cm diameter: 6cm description: the center of the pinhead is marked with a button in relief imitating an umbo, surrounded by a molding and surrounded by six feline protomes. The rod was made of iron, which has now disappeared but is evidenced by a fragment inserted at its departure. 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. 8830. Date: Entre -900 et -750.