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Axle Cap from Chariot Wheel

Two decor elements appear on this wheel-axle cap a spiral field with long blades and a broad horizontal belt of dragons on a field of squared spirals. A cap strongly resembling this one is to be seen in the Eumorfopoulos Catalog, Vol.2, pl.65. Patina green.

Date
11th century BCE
In our collection
since July the 4th, 2009 up to now
Dimensions
7 5/16 × 2 3/16 × 2 1/4 in., 0.9 lb. (18.57 × 5.56 × 5.72 cm, 0.4 kg)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Bronze
Price
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Composition
zinc61%
iron39%