THREE ACHAEMENID BRONZE FITTINGS

CIRCA 5TH CENTURY B.C.

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THREE ACHAEMENID BRONZE FITTINGS
circa 5th century b.c.
One in the form of a stag with a long curving horn with projecting tines, with the fore-legs bent back and the hind-legs bent forward; one an ibex, its legs in similar position; and one a capricorn in profile to the left, its horned head facing front, its fish-tail curled around itself, each with suspension loops in back
1¾ in. (4.5 cm.) long for the first (3)