Openwork Roundel
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Object Label
The Achaemenid rulers of ancient Persia favored images of lions with their mouths open in a snarl or roar. On these gold jewelry
elements, the lions are shown complete or as heads only, in both fairly realistic and highly decorative forms. The gold head of a bull, another dangerous animal, seems almost placid in comparison. The pin decorated with an ibex, or wild mountain goat, was used to fasten garments.
Caption
Persian; Achaemenid. Openwork Roundel, 6th–5th century B.C.E.. Gold, 1/16 x 1 5/8 in. (0.1 x 4.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.10. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.142.10_L_270_7_print_bw.jpg)
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Title
Openwork Roundel
Date
6th–5th century B.C.E.
Period
Persian Achaemenid Period
Geography
Possible place made: Ecbatana (modern day Hamadan), Persia (modern day Iran)
Medium
Gold
Classification
Dimensions
1/16 x 1 5/8 in. (0.1 x 4.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin
Accession Number
70.142.10
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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