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Aigrette

Munavvar Huseynova, 1989XV-XIV centuries B.C.

National History Museum of Azerbaijan

National History Museum of Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan

The similar aigrette-flags belonging to the Bronze Age were found in different regions of Azerbaijan. They were probably used as symbol of power of the leaders of tribes and flag headings during battles. The aigrette was made of bronze by casting method. It consists of a deer figure and a ring.

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  • Title: Aigrette
  • Creator: Munavvar Huseynova, 1989
  • Date Created: XV-XIV centuries B.C.
  • Location: Azerbaijan, Garajamirli/Shamkir
  • Medium: Height -31 cm; width-6,5 cm; Diameter-11.8 casting, hot and cold forging , soldering. Bronze, a symbol of state power
National History Museum of Azerbaijan

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