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Vessel terminating in the forepart of a stag, c. 1300 BC (silver, gold inlay)
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Vessel terminating in the forepart of a stag, c. 1300 BC (silver, gold inlay)
3704121 Vessel terminating in the forepart of a stag, c.1300 BC (silver, gold inlay) by Hittite, (13th century BC); 18 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: This silver horn-shaped drinking vessel (rhyton) from Central Anatolia in the form of a stag was hammered from one piece that was joined to the head by a checkerboard-patterned ring, horns and handle attached separately. Hittite texts describe their gods as being given their own drinking vessels made in the form of their animal counterparts.
A frieze of a religious ceremony decorates the rim and a goddess in a conical crown holds a bird of prey. A male god stands on the back of a stag with a falcon. Three men hold an offering to the divinities.
); Turkish, out of copyright
Media ID 23146302
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Anatolian Arrow Arrows Bird Of Prey Bronze Age Deities Falcon Frieze Hittite Horned Horns Incense Offering Quiver Rhyton Stag
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This print showcases a remarkable ancient artifact known as the "Vessel terminating in the forepart of a stag". Crafted around 1300 BC by Hittite artisans, this silver horn-shaped drinking vessel is adorned with intricate gold inlay. The attention to detail is awe-inspiring, as every element of the stag's form has been meticulously fashioned. The vessel features a unique construction method, with the head joined to the body through a checkerboard-patterned ring. The horns and handle are attached separately, adding an extra layer of complexity to its design. Hittite texts reveal that these vessels were created for their gods, taking on the shape of their animal counterparts. Adorning the rim is a frieze depicting a religious ceremony, where divinities are offered incense and gifts by three kneeling men. A goddess wearing a conical crown holds a bird of prey while standing next to a male god perched atop another stag with his falcon companion. This artwork not only serves as an exquisite example of Anatolian metalwork from the Bronze Age but also offers insights into Hittite mythology and hunting traditions. It stands proudly at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, inviting viewers to marvel at its beauty and unravel its rich symbolism.
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