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Hearst Museum object titled Pin, accession number 9-16790, described as Pin. Rounded tapering shank, flat disc-headed pin. Hammered repousse design consists of an eight pointed central rosette surrounded by two concentric raised circles; a row of repoousse dots and two additional concentric raised circles. Excellent condition. L. 15. 0 cm; Dia of pin head 5.5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Pin, accession number 9-16799, described as Pin. Conical-shaped head; three strictures on shank; tapers to a point, tip now lost. Very encrusted patina may hide further incised decoration. L. 12.2 cm. Although pins of this type are known from Nuzi, Talish and Sialk, the majority are reported from Luristan. Uncontrolled excavations southwest of the Caspian indicate there may also have been workshops for pins in this area.
Hearst Museum object titled Pin, accession number 9-16804, described as Pin. Round shaft terminating in a stylized caprid head set at 90o from shaft. Green encrusted patina covers detail although this piece does appeare to have typical Luristan stylization. Should be compared with animal pendant stylization from NW Iran in the LACMA collection. L. 8.5 cm. Incised herringbone pattern on top of shank.
Hearst Museum object titled Pin, accession number 9-16803, described as Pin. Slender shank terminating in roaring lion head, protruding tonge. Decorated with incised lines and dots. L. 10.2 cm. Urartian influence in stylization of lion head
Hearst Museum object titled Ring, accession number 9-16813, described as Ring, probably a horse trapping. Annular form with ends hammered flat and just touching. Green patina. Dia. 2.8 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Ring, accession number 9-16811, described as Finger Ring. Oval shaped bezel with incised motif, possibly an animal. Green Patina. Max. Diam. 1.8 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Ring, accession number 9-16812, described as Finger ring; band is flat in cross section; three spheres are arranged around edge of spherical bezel. L. 3.2 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Ring, accession number 9-16810, described as Finger Ring. Bezel decoration consists of symmetrical floral motif, probably a tree. Max. diam. 1.9 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Scabbard fragment, accession number 9-16754, described as Scabbard Fragment(?). Triangular shaped, rolled with reverse open. exterior encrusted with green patina; some areas of smooth dark brown surface remain uncovered with minor areas which may be gilt. Interior reveals small punched open decoration: T or triangular shapes at top edge; additionally parallel horizontal lines linked triangle (?) shapes in center front. Several losses on top and minor loss on bottom. L. 15.5 cm.; W. 4.5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Snaffle bit, accession number 9-16884, described as Snaffle bit; rein rings looped with ends twisted around cannon; side bars in single piece with cannon passing through their central opening; a circular opening at mid-point from center to take cheek strap. No evidence of wear. Smooth green patina. Width across mouth piece: 12.5 cm; Length of cheek pieces: 8.5 cm.

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