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LOT 0197
Luristan Mythical Animal Horse Bit
9TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
7 7/8 in. (1.86 kg total, 20 cm high including stand).
The tripartite bit comprising: a round-section bar with flattened and coiled terminals; two cheekpieces, each formed as a winged ibex standing facing outwards on a ground line, simple detailing to the large horns, neck collar and wing; suspension loops to necks and rumps of the reverses; mounted on a custom-made display stand.
ProvenanceToufic Aarakji, Hamburg, 1998.
with Christie's, London, sale no.21014, lot 62.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11867-206897.
Cf. The Cleveland Museum of Art, accession number 1980.102, for similar.
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