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Written by: Nil GüneşResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Antiquities · Catalogue no. 16557
Iran, Achaemenid (550–330 BCE)Ibex-Head Ornament
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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This may have decorated an ornate piece of furniture or a huge and heavily embellished bronze cauldron similar to that which the nearby bronze bull head once adorned.
| Artist / Maker | Iran, Achaemenid (550–330 BCE) |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 525–450 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Iran, Achaemenid (550–330 BCE) |
| Medium | bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 16.9 x 6.5 x 11.7 cm (6 5/8 x 2 9/16 x 4 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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