Luristan Bronze Arrows and Blades Group

Representing a worship scene with ritual animal offering; a priest with long beard and round headgear standing in front of an altar surmounted by a staff topped by a crescent; a sacrificial animal (goat?) on the altar; a later trilobate bronze pendant fastened through a modern loop to the seal. 10.4 grams, 67 mm



From a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent. Property of a New Zealand legal professional. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12331-223714.

The worshipper performing the sacrifice is a priest, wearing a brimmed, rounded headdress under which his shoulder-length hair emerges. In front of him, the staff (symbol of Nabû) is surmounted by the crescent moon.

Jar with slightly tapering cylindrical sidewall, flared rim to the mouth; incised hatched band to the shoulder and four pierced lugs. 1.02 kg, 11.7 cm wide



with Gwain McKinley, London, 1980s. Acquired from the above, 1993. Private European collection, thence by family descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12125-218132.

Composed of agate, shell, glass, faience, and stone beads in various shapes including some amulets, restrung. 43 grams, 60 cm long



Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.