Bronze Zig-Zag Tripod Stand - image 1

Late Bronze Age III

Bronze Zig-Zag Tripod Stand

Bronze tripod stand; cast; composite ring soldered onto three composite legs; ring consists of wide central band with two smaller bands on either side, the upper of which is larger than the lower; central band decorated in low relief with a zig-zag pattern; each leg consists of three plain rods terminating in volutes at the top; between the legs, three outer struts run from the feet to the ring terminating in large pendant rings. Dimensions: Diameter: 11 centimetres max ; Diameter: 9.20 centimetres ring ; Height: 11.60 centimetres; Weight: 450 grammes Object Type: tripod stand Techniques: cast; hammered; soldered

Date

1250 - 1050 BC

Accession No.

1897,0401.1516

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

  • Enkomi