CSAI

Collection of the objects from the Museum of Baynūn


By kind permission of GOAM

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositBaynūn, Museum, BynM 175

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Sculpture in the round » Animal figure
MaterialBronze
Measuresh. 9.3, l. 7.7, w. 3.9, d. of tube 1.85
Decoration
Figurative subjectAnimal » Ibex
      Part of animal bodyBust
      Animal gestureLeaping
Notes on support and decorations«Protome of an ibex fitted on to a hollow tube.The animal is shown lifelike with a grooved, moderately slanted horns and pointed ears. The face is well formed with a triangular pointed goatee, elongated eyes and typical hide.» (Pavan 2009: 116).
This protome was probably part of a lamp.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Unknown
Modern siteUnknown
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaUnknown
CountryUnknown
Link to site record

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Pavan 2009: 116, cat. 3Pavan, Alexia 2009. Catalogue. Pages 113-127 in Alessandra Avanzini (ed.). Art and technique in Yemen. The bronzes from the Museum of Baynun. [Pontedera]: MBVision.