Accession No
2015.33
Description
Gorz. A sceptre, possibly used as part of the initiation rituals for Zoroastrian priests. It is made from iron, with a long cylindrical shaft that is rounded at the bottom and has a finial in the shape of horned head at the top. The head has human features, with a perforation for the mouth, and two spiral-shaped horns.
Place
Asia; West Asia; Iran [Persia]
Period
Qajar Dynasty (c.1794 - 1925)
Source
Cockin, Maurice [?collector]; Barclay, Gordon [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
2015.33
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Iron
Local Term
gorz
Measurements
755mm
Events
Context (Production / use)
? Used in initiation rituals for Zoroastrian priests during the Qajar Dynasty (c.1794 -1925)
Event Date 4/6/2015
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Ceremonial mace surmounted by a human head with twisted horns. Rounded terminal at base of shaft. Perforation made for the mouth. Evidence of damascening on the head and shaft
Event Date 4/6/2015
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Gorz. A sceptre, possibly used as part of the initiation rituals for Zoroastrian priests. It is made from iron, with a long cylindrical shaft that is rounded at the bottom and has a finial in the shape of horned head at the top. The head has human features, with a perforation for the mouth, and two spiral-shaped horns.
Event Date 5/6/2023
Author: Eleanor Beestin-Sheriff
FM:268313
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