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Bronze reindeer figurine. Aristotle and Theophrastus mention in their writings, an animal of the deer family that lived in Scythia and was called "reindeer". We have evidence of reindeer domestication from the Paleolithic era. The reindeer is also mentioned in a treatise by Julius Caesar, in which a kind of deer is described that bears horns that resemble the branches of a tree. Iran 13th -12th c. BC. Handmade miniature in solid brass miniature with natural green patina.
Dimensions: 4 cm x 5,5 cm x 2,5 cm
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Reindeer miniature. Aristotle and Theophrastus mention in their writings, an animal of the deer family that lived in Scythia and was called "reindeer". We have evidence of reindeer domestication from the Paleolithic era. In the wider area, the so-called Eurasia, ancient nomadic peoples, who spoke Iranian languages, lived at that time. Aristotle was a teacher of M. Alexander (342-335 BC) and well-travelled. The reindeer is also mentioned in a treatise by Julius Caesar, in which a kind of deer is described that bears horns that resemble the branches of a tree. Iran 13th -12th c. BC.
Area:
Scythia
Date:
13th - 12th cent. B.C.
Dimensions (WxHxD):
4 cm x 5,5 cm x 2,5 cm
Gross Weight:
150 gr
Includes:
Gift packaging - Description Greek & English
Material:
Brass with patina
Subcategory:
Figurine
Weight:
11 gr
