Finial; anthropomorphic tube flanked by rampant animal heads at end of long, curved necks with cross-hatched decoration. The elongated muzzles of these animals touch the beaks of rooster (?) heads which form the ears of the humanoid head. This face has an enlarged nose, narrow, pointed chin, large eyes and wears a ridged and serrated headdress (rim of the tube). An elaborate torque with pendants encircles the neck. Continued under Fabrication. Ht. 16.7 cm; W. 6.8 cm.
Donor:
Bruno A. Schiro and Mary R. Schiro
Collection place:
Loristan Province, Northwest Iran
Verbatim coll. place:
Iran, Luristan, 850 - 650 BC
Collector:
Bruno A. Schiro and Mary R. Schiro
Materials:
Bronze (metal)
Object type:
archaeology
Department:
Asia (except western Russia)
Dimensions:
length 167 millimeters, length 22 millimeters, and width 65 millimeters