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Belt Pendant in the Shape of a Standing Stag

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bronze pendant depicts a stag standing on four legs. The stag faces right with head lowered slightly. Large antlers extend upwards and outwards from the head. The body shows signs of green patina. Two holes are visible on the left side of the body. The pendant has a textured surface with visible wear. The background is a gradient of dark purple to light purple.

Artwork Details

Date
10th–9th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Northwest Iran
Dimensions
484 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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