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Ornament2827/27

A cast bronze ornament in the shape of a finial or pin, with a square crest. The framed crest has cut-out areas and depicts two figures kneeling to the side of an anthropomorphic figure with large, ram-like horns. The semi-human kneeling figures have the haunches of an animal. At the top of the tapering pin shaft are a series of rings, as well as a single metal suspension loop that projects from one side.

Culture
Lur
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Luristan, Iran
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure2827/25

A cast bronze idol in the form of a sculptural 'Master of Animals' anthropomorphic figure. This semi-human, front-facing figure has a body composed of animal elements. Its possess the hindquarters of a large cat, it has lion heads extending outwards from its shoulders, and it has the head of a human male with a goatee. The figure's torso is covered with a garment decorated with vertical lines. The figure's human hands are held together on its chest, below its face. It is wearing a rounded hat. The front and back of the piece are identical.

Culture
Lur
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Luristan, Iran
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure2827/18

Marble sculpture of a woman's head. The hair of the figure is parted at the top, and it forms into thick twisted strands at the sides of her face. The figure's nose, lips and chin are quite worn. The figure possesses a high forehead and relatively shallow-set eyes. There is a rough, broken surface at the neck, indicating that the head may have been attached to a larger statue. Areas of the sculpture show discolouration.

Culture
Greek
Material
marble stone
Made in
Greece
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Flask2827/44

Flask that has no handles and is purple in colour. This flask has fairly thick walls and has a round body with a tiny flat base. The neck is narrow, and it has a flat, lipped mouth. There is also a subtle carination where the shoulder and neck meet.

Culture
Roman
Material
glass
Made in
Italy ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Flask2827/42

Two-handled flask, or 'diota', made of yellow glass. The container is globular, and it has been created with a narrow neck and splayed mouth. Curved handles support the neck on either side. The glass is yellow but has little of its original translucence.

Culture
Roman
Material
glass
Made in
Italy ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure2827/39

Cast bronze sculpture of a woman with her right arm raised and her left arm on her hip. She wears a wreath or crown on her head and appears to be wearing a long, sleeveless tunic that is belted low on the hip. Her hair is braided and falls down her back.

Culture
Roman
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Europe ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure2827/36

Cast bronze sculpture of a standing male figure, nude but for a cloak and winged hat, which indicates that this is a representation of Mercury. The cloak hangs over the figure's left shoulder and forearm, and he is holding a purse in his right hand. The figure is holding a contrapposto pose. The musculature of the sculpture, as well as the ears, eyes, and hair, is well defined despite the worn nature of the bronze.

Culture
Roman ?
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Europe ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure2827/35

Small cast bronze sculpture of a horse with a bridle that forms a suspension loop at the base of the figure's neck. This loop would enable the piece to be hung as a pendant. There are rings around the neck and waist of the horse, and the figure has bulbous eyes and a long snout.

Culture
Roman
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Italy ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Stamp2827/62

A crescent-shaped, bronze stamp, or seal, with embossed symbols. Their are four pierced holes, and a protruding loop has been formed on the back of the object. The bronze is covered with a green patina.

Culture
Byzantine ?
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Turkey ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ring2827/50

Ornate gold ring encircling an engraved stone displaying a seal. The design in the stone depicts a horseman holding reins in his left hand, while his right hand supports a large bird. A small animal, perhaps a dog, runs beside the horse's feet. The green stone sits high, held in place by two gold posts on the top and on the bottom of the ring. A three-dimensional representation of a lion head can be seen on either side of the ring. The band of the ring is thick and decorated with lozenges.

Culture
Sassanian ?
Material
gold metal and jasper mineral ?
Made in
Asia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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