Medallion

Artist:Persian

Medium: Gold

Geograhical Locations:

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

Dates:6th–5th century B.C.E.

Dimensions: Diam. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Exhibitions:

• Solid Gold

Accession Number: 70.142.9

Image: 70.142.6-.11_PS2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Gold medallion. Central design represents in low relief a man striding left and holding two regardant lions by the hind legs; one in each hand. The border consists of concentric rows of wire ropes alternating with a row of triangular patterns of granules. There are two holes in the outer border on each side. Entire medallion is backed by sheet of gold.

Brooklyn Museum