A Phoenician Silver Armlet, circa 8th–5th century BCE Vessels Open-cast pins depicting either a

Open-cast pins depicting either a mistress or master of animals are one of the most characteristic forms among the Luristan bronzes (Moorey 1971a

Two small horizontal lug handles adorn the shoulders

Its monumental size and restrained design suggest a ritual rather than domestic function

with the front leg incorporated as a long snout

Queensland Art Gallery

A Phoenician Silver Armlet, circa 8th–5th century BCE Vessels Open-cast pins depicting either aThis rare Phoenician silver armlet is crafted from a single strand of twisted silver wire, shaped into a series of wavy undulations. The armlet is decorated with coiled wire at both ends, a hallmark of Phoenician metalworking from the 8th to 5th century BCE. These decorative coils add structural strength and visual interest, creating a piece that is both functional and symbolic. The armlets wavy form suggests that it was designed to fit comfortably