A fine published Pair of Eurasian Bronze Ibex Appliques, ca. 4th century BCE Vessels - Faience Alison Kelly Gallery

Alison Kelly Gallery

acquired October 31

while a suspension hole drilled through the center of the body allowed the piece to be worn in antiquity

rendered in a dynamic and naturalistic pose

Comparable crescent-shaped pendants with architectural and zoomorphic motifs have been featured in collections at the British Museum and the Ashmolean

A fine published Pair of Eurasian Bronze Ibex Appliques, ca. 4th century BCE Vessels - Faience Alison Kelly GalleryEach ibex faces left with their legs tucked underneath them, with pronounced musculature, large, round eyes, and large horns curled back over its head. Cast in repousee, the concave back sides have two hooks for attachment to garments or belts. When the nomads of the Eurasian steppes entered the region bordering on the ancient Near East, they brought with them a highly mobile lifestyle, including a sophisticated horse riding military and a tradition