Plaque depicting a stag

Zichy Collection

Accession Nr.: 5194
Type: bronze, lead, gold and silver; archaeological artifacts
Date of production:
7th century B.C.−3rd century B.C.
Materials: bronze
Techniques: cast
Dimensions: length: 6.3 cm
width: 3.4 cm
thickness: 0.2 cm
Cast bronze relief plaque depicting a stag. The creature is faceing right, its neck twisted and its head turning back, whilw its limbs are characteristically draw beneath its body.The portrayal is cursory, featuring neither eyes nor other physical details. It was probably worn as a clothing ornament. There are several similar items in the Zichy collection.