Object Details
Label
The mountain goat, with its magnificent horns, inhabited the high rocky regions of the ancient Near East, and from early times inspired artistic representations. Several places on the head, chest, and feet of this example show that it was originally attached to another object. This evidence, together with the rather decorative character of the figure, suggests that it was made for use as a decorative fitting on a piece of furniture, perhaps a throne.
Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Collection
Exhibition History
Breath of Heaven, Breath of Earth: Ancient Near Eastern Art from American Collections (August 31 to December 22, 2013)
America's Smithsonian (February 9 to August 26, 1997)
Metalwork and Ceramics from Ancient Iran (November 19, 1992 to January 22, 2004)
Nomads and Nobility: Art from the Ancient Near East (September 28, 1987 to November 1, 1992)
Treasures from the Smithsonian Institution at the Royal Scottish Museum (August 11, 1984 to November 5, 1984)
Credit Line
Gift of Arthur M. Sackler
Date
ca. 1000-800 BCE
Period
Iron Age II
Accession Number
S1987.18
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Furniture and Furnishing
Medium
Bronze and stone
Dimensions
H x W x D: 26 x 15.8 x 8.7 cm (10 1/4 x 6 1/4 x 3 7/16 in)
Origin
Northwest Iran
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Data Source
National Museum of Asian Art
Topic
casting
metal
bronze
ibex
goat
Iron Age II (ca. 1250 - 800 BCE)
Iran
Ancient Near Eastern Art
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Record ID
fsg_S1987.18