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LOT 0893
Luristan Fantastic Animal Terminal
13TH-6TH CENTURY B.C.
3 1/2 in. (4 1/2 in.) (78 grams, 89 mm (224 grams total, 11.4 cm high including stand)).
A bronze finial comprising a ring surmounted by a facing ibex head with the horns extending to two beast-heads emerging from the sides of the ring; small retaining ledge to the reverse; accompanied by a custom-made display stand.
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s.
From an important Paris gallery, France.
Ex Parisian collection.
This piece likely formed part of a horse harness.
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LOT 0893
Luristan Fantastic Animal Terminal
Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)
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