Fragment of a disc-headed pin variant
€120
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Object number
AR2402B
| Object: |
Fragment of a disc-headed pin from Luristan
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| Material: |
Bronze.
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| Period: |
13th century BC to 8th century BC. Iron Age I to II of Luristan. |
| Description: |
Plate of a disc-head pin variant. The head consists of an almost oval undecorated plate including an extension with punched decorations. The pin itself is missing.
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| Background: |
Disc-headed pins are a highlight of Luristan art in bronze. Their style is quite unique and they were used during Iron Age I and II either as needles or brooches. After that period they disappeared and were replaced by fibulae.
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| Dimensions: |
10.5cm long, 6.7cm wide.
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| Condition: |
Fragment of a disc-headed pin. The head well preserved, the pin itself missing. Strong patina.
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| Provenance: |
Acquired by us in 2017 on the German art market. Previously in the German private collection T. Lau since at least 1978.
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| Authenticity: |
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