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LOT 1052

Luristan Animal-Footed Stand and Pin

13TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.

4 - 7 7/8 in. (134 grams total, 10-20 cm).

Comprising: a ribbed tubular stand with radiating legs, beast-head finials; dress-pin with poppy-head final and three radiating lugs. [2]

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 1052

Luristan Animal-Footed Stand and Pin

Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

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