Manche d'aiguisoir, M.C. 8826

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): sharpener materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting place(s) of execution/realization: luristan (province) location of discovery: luristan (province) dimensions - artwork: height: 9. 5cm length: 11. 9cm thickness: 2. 3cm description: at the end of this whetstone handle, from the chest of the main ibex springs the small head of a second. The body is schematic, a simple ridge representing the folded front legs. The horns are ringed, the eye marked with a circular protuberance. A rivet holds a fragment of the stone inside the handle. 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. 8826. Date: Entre -900 et -750.