9th-6th century B.C. A bronze discoid shield boss with raised and domed centre, repoussè border with later added eagles; central perforation for attachment to a shield. See Godard, A., Les Bronzes du Luristan, Paris, 1931, pl.XXV, no.75, for a decorated umbo of the same typology; Haerink, E., Overlaet, B., Jaffar-Mohammadi, Z., 'Finds from Khatunban B., Badavar Valley (Luristan), in the Iran Bastan Museum, Teheran' in Iranica Antiqua, vol.XXXIX, 2004, pp.105-168; pl.2. 164 grams, 15 cm wide (5 7/8 in."). UK private collection before 2000. UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. Quivers and shields in Luristan, were made from hammered metal. Recent excavations of Luristan burials in Khatunban have evidenced bronze embossed umbos with similar diameters. [No Reserve]Condition Report: Fine condition.