Triangles: 2.1M
Vertices: 1M
More model informationWestern Asiatic Early Mesopotamian or Proto-Elamite War Chariot 2nd millennium BC
A bronze model of a proto-war chariot, formed as a squared box, the axle attached underneath with a gauge extending to full disk wheels with visible nave and hoops, the draught pole formed of two parallel pole braces attached to a yoke holding two onagers; the chariot box with openwork sides with vertical slits; on the front a squared shield protection for the driver, furnished with two sight holes and wide edge, behind which the standing driver is in fighting position, the left hand holding on to the chariot panel, the right one raised to throw a weapon, probably a spear. 2.1 kg, 32.5cm (12 3/4”). Very fine condition.
Oct 26th 2020
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