Votive Idol
Artist
Unknown
CulturePersian
Date8th century - 7th century B.C.
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (21 x 3.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.345
Not on view
DescriptionVotive idol of bronze. Central totem pole-like post has three faces with bulging eyes. Uppermost one has loop ears. Upper figure arms extend to each side holding the throats of two snake-shaped creatures which form half-circle on each side. Two bird heads with large round eyes extend below snakes. Flattened heart-shaped area is below post with two "legs" meeting at bottom. A narrow hole runs through piece top to bottom but a bronze pin (similar to NP66.65M) is wedged into the top. Other side has same relief.Published ReferencesJ.L. Huot, _Persia I_, 1965, pl. 113, similar piece.
