Bracteate
Persian; Achaemenid
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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.
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. Bracteate, 6th–5th century B.C.E.. Gold, 11/16 x 7/8 x 1/4 in. (1.8 x 2.2 x 0.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 70.142.6. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Title
Bracteate
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
11/16 x 7/8 x 1/4 in. (1.8 x 2.2 x 0.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin
Accession Number
70.142.6
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