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This winged ibex was a handle for a metal amphora-shaped vessel, made in the 4th century BCE in Achaemenid Persia. This high level of detail was achieved through the use of lost-wax technique. It has been suggested that this piece of art resembles both the god Bes and the Greek god Silenus, which may indicate that a Greek artisan made this piece of art. Louvre Museum, Paris. Sully wing, ground floor, Room 12a. H: 27cm W: 15 cm D: 10cm
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Crabben, J. v. d. (2015, May 18). Winged Ibex Vessel Handle. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3871/winged-ibex-vessel-handle/
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Crabben, Jan van der. "Winged Ibex Vessel Handle." World History Encyclopedia, May 18, 2015. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3871/winged-ibex-vessel-handle/.
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Crabben, Jan van der. "Winged Ibex Vessel Handle." World History Encyclopedia, 18 May 2015, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3871/winged-ibex-vessel-handle/.
