Bracelet

Unknown8th century BCE - 7th century BCE

Pforzheim Jewellery Museum
Pforzheim, Germany

The bronze bracelet created about 2700 years ago in the Persian highlands, symbolizes ancient hunting magic: the stylized heads of a wild cat were supposed to confer the animal's strength upon the hunter wearing the bracelet.

Details

Title: Bracelet
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 8th century BCE - 7th century BCE
Location: Luristan, Iran
Physical Dimensions: w11.3 cm
Provenance: © Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim
Type: Jewellery
Photographer: Guenther Meyer
Medium: Bronze

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