mid 7th century BCE
4 x 7 cm (1 9/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
Leo Mildenberg, Zurich, Switzerland, (before 1981). [Christie's (London), A Peaceable Kingdom: The Leo Mildenberg Collection of Ancient Animals, Oct. 26, 2004, lot 8, sold]; to Arielle and Jerry Brodkey, gift; to the Harvard University Art Museums, 2004.
Bronze, with iron pin and recessed cells for enamel
2nd century CERomanCopper alloy
7th-8th centuryAvarCopper alloy
7th-8th centuryAvar22 karat gold-plated
19th centuryIndianIron
19th centuryGermanSilver colored metal
19th centuryIndianLeaded bronze
8th-4th century BCENear EasternIron
19th centuryGermanCopper alloy
6th-7th centuryByzantineBronze
9th-8th century BCEIranianBronze
10th-8th century BCEIranian