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Figurine of a running goat
Near Eastern, Iranian, Luristan
Iron Age
10th–9th century B.C.
Findspot: Azerbaijan
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 12.2 x 12.8 cm (4 13/16 x 5 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift from Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes
Accession Number57.145
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionRunning goat, bearded; elongated neck, the legs streched in a galloping movement.
ProvenanceBy 1950, Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes (Mary Stacy Beaman) (b. 1875 - d. 1964), Topsfield, MA [see note]; 1957, gift of Mrs. Holmes to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 14, 1957)
NOTE: Lent by Mrs. Holmes to the MFA in 1950.
NOTE: Lent by Mrs. Holmes to the MFA in 1950.