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Votive Pin w. Decorated Disk, Luristan, 8th/7th Cent BC browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000: item # 1188610
Ostracon Ancient Art Bernhard I. Müller, PhD Gallery by appointment Zurich, Switzerland Guest Book $ 300 |
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Embossed disk with several bulges encircled by tiny dots. A line of dots along the edge. The pin is flattened at the join to the hammered disk.
Similar disk pins were first found at Surkh-i-Dum in 1938. They were inserted into the walls of the sanctuary and intended as votive offerings. Bronze Luristan, 8th/7th century BC L. 24 cm (9.4 in) D. disk 6.4 cm (2.5 in) The outside edge of the disk partially damaged with some crazes. Otherwise good quality and condition. Nice patina with soil deposits in places. Swiss art market (data will be disclosed to the buyer) The authenticity of the object is unconditionally guaranteed |
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