Caption

Figurine of a goat, unknown Near Eastern workshop. Ibex animal figurine in metals/metalwork. Goat standing on a base in the form of a hollow prism with two pairs of holes on the longer sides, likely used to mount the figurine probably on a wooden handle. A round hole in the front of the ibex's torso may have been used to attach ornaments e.g., bells. One of two similar goats. 1st half of 1000 BC. Origin: Asia Minor/Iran. Figurine. Height 3.8 cm; width 2.8 cm; depth 1 cm., A small sculptural object shaped like a stylized animal with a raised head, elongated neck, rectangular body, and tapered tail, showing a rough textured surface with patches of green and dark brown patina, a round hole through the body, an open arch between the legs, and a flat base with slight irregularities.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A01_182

License type

Rights managed

Available size

23.0Mb (1.1Mb) / 9.5in x 9.5in / 2835 x 2835 (300dpi)

Keywords

Figurine goat unknown Near Eastern workshop Ibex animal figurine metals metalwork Goat standing base form hollow prism two pairs holes longer sides mount figurine wooden handle round hole front ibex's torso attach ornaments e.g bells two goats 1st half 1000 Bc Origin Asia Minor Iran Height 3.8 cm width 2.8 cm depth 1 cm small sculptural object shaped stylized animal raised head elongated neck rectangular body tapered tail showing rough textured surface patches green dark brown patina body open arch legs flat base slight irregularities.