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LOT 0879

Luristan Bronze Horse Harness Mount with Figures Holding Hands

13TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.

4 3/8 in. (76 grams, 11 cm).

Square in plan with a lobe at each angle, band of openwork chevrons and loops to the rim representing a frieze of human figures; mounting loop to the reverse.

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 0879

Luristan Bronze Horse Harness Mount with Figures Holding Hands

Sold for (Inc. bp): £221

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