Piravend idol

 

Piravend idol

Iran, Luristan, 9th century B.C.

Bronze

H. 12 cm (H. 4, 72 Inches)

Naked stylized female idol, with a thin body and two protrusions as chest. The head is overinflated with a long and prominent nose. The idol has her hand up, brandishing two caprid heads.  There is a hook on her back.

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