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LOT 1499

Luristan Bronze Mouflon Head with Rings

13TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.

1 5/8 in. (35.6 grams, 40 mm).

Formed with curved horns meeting the shoulder, two bronze rings attached. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 1499

Luristan Bronze Mouflon Head with Rings

Sold for (Inc. bp): £59

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