The decor is of entwined serpents on a granulated ground. The outer rim is adorned with a band of raised string pattern bound at intervals with plain, slanting bands. A feline mask appears at the end of the lynch pin, which is pierced at both ends for the passage of a lashing for the pin. Patina bright green.

Axle cap from chariot wheel, one of a pair, late 5th-early 4th century BCE

Unknown artist, expand_more

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Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsburyexpand_more  50.46.65.1a,b

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Axle cap from chariot wheel, one of a pair
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50.46.65.1a,b
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The decor is of entwined serpents on a granulated ground. The outer rim is adorned with a band of raised string pattern bound at intervals with plain, slanting bands. A feline mask appears at the end of the lynch pin, which is pierced at both ends for the passage of a lashing for the pin. Patina bright green.