Artist:Persian
Medium: Gold
Geograhical Locations:
Dates:6th-5th century B.C.E.
Dimensions: Diam. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm)
Collections:
Accession Number: 70.142.9
Image: 70.142.6-.11_PS2.jpg,
Catalogue Description: Gold medallion. Central design represents in low relief a man striding left and holding two regardant lions by the hind legs; one in each hand. The border consists of concentric rows of wire ropes alternating with a row of triangular patterns of granules. There are two holes in the outer border on each side. Entire medallion is backed by sheet of gold.