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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.

Provenance

Toufic 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.

Literature

Cf. The Cleveland Museum of Art, accession number 1980.102, for similar.

CONDITION

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LOT 0197

Luristan Mythical Animal Horse Bit

Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680

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