Pole Top in the form of two confronted ibexes with lions on their backs; ibexes joined at forepaws and at hind paws to form rings at top and bottom through which would be passed the long neck of a mounting bottle; forms highly stylized with beading along the necks of each and rope twist tails, but other wise undecorated, bronze

Pole Top, 9th-5th century BCE

Unknown artist, expand_more

Bronzeexpand_more

Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsburyexpand_more  50.46.415

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Title
Pole Top
Role
Artist
Dimension
H.6-3/8 x W.4 in.
Accession Number
50.46.415
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Pole Top in the form of two confronted ibexes with lions on their backs; ibexes joined at forepaws and at hind paws to form rings at top and bottom through which would be passed the long neck of a mounting bottle; forms highly stylized with beading along the necks of each and rope twist tails, but other wise undecorated, bronze