Figurine

29-221-223

From: Iran | Hamadan (uncertain) | Rayy (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 29-221-223
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iran | Hamadan (uncertain) | Rayy (uncertain)
Section Near Eastern
Materials Metal
Iconography Hand
Description

Perhaps a miscast pendant. Metal flows into what is supposed to be a loop. Perhaps meant to be a hand, but metal has run between fingers in casting process. All fingers are cut off at first knuckle.

Length 2 cm
Width 1.25 cm
Depth 0.5 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 223 - Sommerville Number

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