Production date: between -1000 and -750
type(s) of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, luristan
name(s): symbolic object, standard - sign (archaeology), pin
materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting
location of discovery:
luristan (province)
dimensions - artwork:
height: 12cm
width: 5. 1cm
thickness: 1. 5cm
description:
two felines with stylized bodies threaten two small ibex heads emerging from the ring they form from the junction of their front legs. The human mask that appears on the back of each of the felines gives this piece an exceptional character because no other standard with animals confronted has such iconography. A tube, made of a sheet of bronze, and a pin are inserted into the standard. 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. 8888. Date: Entre -1000 et -750.
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