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Pinhead in the form of a lion
Near Eastern, Iranian
Iron Age
1000–800 B.C.
Findspot: Soldus Valley, West Azerbaijan, Hasanlu
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Length x width: 5 x 1.8 cm (1 15/16 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase by subscription to the Iran Expedition of the University of Pennsylvania and funds donated by the Egyptian Curator's Fund and an anonymous gift
Accession Number1975.380
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Asia, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
DescriptionBronze pinhead in the form of a couchant lion. Iron pin now missing.
ProvenanceFrom West Azerbaijan, Soldus Valley, Hasanlu, level of the burned building. 1961, excavated by the Iran Expedition of the University of Pennsylvania; given to the MFA in exchange for a contribution September 10, 1975.
(Accession date: September 10, 1975)
(Accession date: September 10, 1975)