Disc with running dogs surrounding a mountain goat ca. A.D. 1st–3rd century This bronze disk with a rectangular loop in the back is a unique piece possibly from the Caucasus region. There are no known excavated parallels, but it was acquired by the Museum along with other objects that probably originated in the Republic of Georgia.A raised striated circle surrounds the edge of the disk. Inside this frame are four dogs in running position. The dogs have collars formed by the same technique as the frame. In the center of the disk is a relief image of a mountain goat with its legs folded undernea
GLIX-115-2HJ0DF9
Magyarország
Kollekció
GLIX Prime
Novel Use
Fotós / Szerző
MET/BOT
Készült
Leírás
Disc with running dogs surrounding a mountain goat ca. A.D. 1st–3rd century This bronze disk with a rectangular loop in the back is a unique piece possibly from the Caucasus region. There are no known excavated parallels, but it was acquired by the Museum along with other objects that probably originated in the Republic of Georgia.A raised striated circle surrounds the edge of the disk. Inside this frame are four dogs in running position. The dogs have collars formed by the same technique as the frame. In the center of the disk is a relief image of a mountain goat with its legs folded undernea