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LOT 1309
Western Asiatic Bronze Zoomorphic Bell
EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/4 in. (189 grams, 83 mm wide).
Hollow-formed as a beast-head, conical in plan with open muzzle flanked by tusks, raised almond-shaped eyes and bridle bands, segmented band to the brow, two lateral curved horns; rear face with two birds and loop above the aperture.
Provenance
Ex London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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