Probable fake of a cheekpiece in the form of the Master of Animals
Place of OriginWestern Iran
Dateperhaps 800-700 BCE
PeriodIron Age III (800-600 BCE)
CultureLuristan
MaterialsBronze; Green patina
DimensionsH. 3 3/4 in x Diam. 5 1/4 in, H. 9.5 cm x Diam. 13.3 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B15+
DepartmentWest Asian Art
ClassificationsMetal Arts
On View
Not on viewapprox. 1900-1960
approx. 800-700 BCE
approx. 900-800 BCE
approx. 750-700 BCE
approx. 750-700 BCE
approx. 900-800 BCE
approx. 750-700 BCE
approx. 900-800 BCE
approx. 900-800 BCE
approx. 900-800 BCE