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Lion Hunting Cup, 1100-1000 BC (raised, chased, repousse silver)
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Lion Hunting Cup, 1100-1000 BC (raised, chased, repousse silver)
499619 Lion Hunting Cup, 1100-1000 BC (raised, chased, repousse silver)
by Iranian School; 14x9.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The nomadic gold- and silversmiths of Marlik and Amlash were the first masters of precious metalwork in Iran. Their successors were the bronzeworkers of Luristan and the silversmiths of the Achaemenian and Sasanian Empires, whose masterpieces are shown elsewhere in this gallery.
); Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
Media ID 25145094
© Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund / Bridgeman Images
Archery Bow Arrow Arrow Point Arrows Bow And Arow Bow And Arrow Bow Arrow Bows And Arrows C11th C12th Handle Repousse Silver Defensive Weapon Infantry Weapon
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The Lion Hunting Cup, dating back to 1100-1000 BC, is a remarkable piece of raised, chased, and repousse silver artwork created by the Iranian School. Measuring at 14x9.3 cm, this exquisite cup is housed in the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. This ancient artifact showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the nomadic gold and silversmiths from Marlik and Amlash, who were pioneers in precious metalwork in Iran. Their expertise was later carried on by the bronzeworkers of Luristan and the silversmiths of the Achaemenian and Sasanian Empires. The intricate design features figures engaged in a lion hunt with bows and arrows as their weapons. The handle of the cup depicts an archer aiming his bow towards a fierce lion figure. The attention to detail is evident through every arrow point meticulously crafted on this masterpiece. Originating from northwestern Iran, this cup not only serves as a testament to ancient artistry but also provides insight into historical weaponry used during that era. It represents both an armament for defense purposes and an infantry weapon for hunting or combat. Acquired through purchase from the J. H Wade Fund by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, this print immortalizes one of Iran's most treasured artifacts while allowing us to appreciate its beauty even today.
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