The bronze pins reported from covert excavations in the Luristan empire region, surpass the tools and weapons of the area. They are superior both in terms of quantity, and in the variety of form and decoration. The pin-makers of the Near East took their inspiration from the local flora and fauna, though it is difficult to determine precisely which fruits, flowers, or animals were used in the decoration. That said, the most common sources of artistic inspiration in both Greece and the Middle East seem to have been the poppy and pomegranate. Such decorative simple items of fashion were used to fasten the clothes of the ancients before the invention of fibulae (brooches).
To discover more about the Luristan Empire, please visit our relevant blog post: The Luristan Empire: Beauty of Bronze.
