Eastern Greek Silver Ram's Head

an ornament from a piece of furniture or chariot

 

 

 

5th Century BC

 

 

Height: 11.2 cm.     (4 7/16 in.)

 

ex: private German collection, 1960's

 

 

Published:  Antiquarium Ltd.; Ancient Treasures VI (New York, 2008) p.16

 

 

cf:  Wilkinson, Charles; Two Ram-Headed Vessels from Iran (Bern, 1967) figs. 6, 8, Pl.IX 

 

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