Silver and gold objects were usually made in northern Iran—not in Luristan. This pin, however, resembles bronze ones made in Luristan. The main subject on this pin is the master-of-the-animals, a man who grips one wild beast in each hand—a favorite ancient Near Eastern motif.
Date
-800
Medium
Silver, repoussé and incised
Dimensions
Overall: 35.1 x 15.9 x 1.7 cm (13 13/16 x 6 1/4 x 11/16 in.)
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