Roundel with head of a "hero" surrounded by caprids, ca. 14th–13th century

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Roundel with head of a 'hero' surrounded by caprids, Middle Elamite, ca. 14th–13th century , Southwestern Iran, Elamite, Bitumen, gold and silver foil, Diam. cm, Metalwork-Ornaments, This roundel, carved out of bitumen, was originally overlaid with silver and gold foil. Finely incised in the center is the head of a hero figure with long hair parted down the middle, ending in three curls on each side

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Size: 4494px × 4390px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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