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LOT 1317
Luristan Bronze Horse Trapping with Animal Decoration
13TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
4 in. (93 grams, 10 cm).
Formed as two waisted loops with ribbed detailing, central slot framed by facing ibex heads, small loops in the spandrels. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
Accompanied by an earlier catalogue identification card.
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LOT 1317
Luristan Bronze Horse Trapping with Animal Decoration
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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UK private art collection, 1981. -
Large Neo-Elamite Decorated Bronze Pin
Circa 1200-800 B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Comprising a large circular finial with symmetrical repoussé design and a long tapering shank; the finial with a large central head with hatched hair and beard, possibly representing a mask of a deity; two addorsed ibexes below, each with a rosette above and foliage in front; at the top, two rampant lions flanking the 'Master of Animals' motif; the motif with pricked ears and wearing a two-tiered headpiece, a pair of zoomorphic figure emerging from his cheeks and grasp onto the flanking lions; mounted on a custom-made fabric-covered backing. 228 grams total, 43 cm long
Ex Rabi Gallery 1980-1990. From an important London, UK, collection. -
Late Achaemenid Silver Bracelet
Circa 4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
Comprising a round-section penannular body with finely-modelled beast-head terminals, each with a pellet eye and scrolled nostrils. 78 grams, 75 mm
From the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.
