Bracteate

Artist:AchaemenidPersian

Medium: Gold

Geograhical Locations:

• Ecbatana (modern day Hamadan), Persia (modern day Iran)

Dates:6th–5th century B.C.E.

Dimensions: 11/16 × 15/16 in. (1.7 × 2.4 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Exhibitions:

• Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity

Accession Number: 70.142.7

Image: 70.142.6-.11_PS2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Gold bracteate. A bull's head in profile. Modeled in repoussé. The neck is covered with round bosses raised from the base sheet. Three rings for attachment are fastened on the reverse. Condition: Excellent.

Brooklyn Museum