Pendants (Primary Title)
These goats belong to a class of objects called “Luristan bronzes,” named for a province in modern Iran. They were probably made by nomads living in the early Iron Age (ca. 1000–650 BC), but little is known about this culture. The bronzes, often found in graves, may have been a form of portable wealth. In addition to pendants such as these, other objects include personal ornaments, vessels, horse trappings (e.g., bits), and elaborate finials or standards whose uses remain mysterious.
3 in 30: New Rotations in the Ancient Art Galleries
21:46Dr. Peter Schertz, the VMFA Jack and Mary Ann Frable Curator of Ancient Art, explores new acquisitions and rotations in the Ancient Art Galleries at VMFA.
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