New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Harness fitting?

Artist Unknown

Date8th century BC-7th century BC

MediumBronze

DimensionsOverall: 4 in. (10.2 cm)

ClassificationsMiddle Eastern

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.357

Terms

Bronze
Luristan

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Not on view

DescriptionBronze harness fitting (?). Tubular object has rounded end with rim encircling it; three bands at midsection. Top end has a bird-like face on two sides with beak nose and round eyes but a semblance of a human mouth below. Two small bird heads protrude on the sides where ears should be, Turban-like top. Small hole pierced through entire length of object. Good condition; green patination.