One side is convex, the other side is hollow. A pyramid-shaped thickening, pierced in all sides, is arranged on the hollow side. On the convex side a button surrounded by a few incised concentric circles is arranged. Spherical serrations are arranged on the edge of the object. The function is written in the literature (Godard 1931) as possibly a knot in the armor of a horseman. The origin is probably Iran (Luristan). The date is probably 2nd millennium BC, around object, metal, bronze, Dm. : cmH. : cm
One side is convex, the other side is hollow. A pyramid-shaped thickening, pierced in all sides, is arranged on the hollow side. On the convex side a button surrounded by a few incised concentric circles is arranged. Spherical serrations are arranged on the edge of the object. The function is written in the literature (Godard 1931) as possibly a knot in the armor of a horseman. The origin is probably Iran (Luristan). The date is probably 2nd millennium BC, around object, metal, bronze, Dm. : cmH. : cm
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