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LOT 0246

Western Asiatic Luristan Horse Cheek-Piece Pair

EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM BC

8 1/4" (1.5 kg total, 21cm each including stand).

A matched pair of bronze bridle cheek-pieces, each a standing winged stag with erect antlers and head modelled in the half-round, pierced at the flank to accept the bit; mounted on a custom-made stand. [2]

Provenance

Property of a London gentleman; formerly with the Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK; acquired before 1972; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10155-166566.

CONDITION

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LOT 0246

Western Asiatic Luristan Horse Cheek-Piece Pair

Sold for (Inc. bp): £13,970

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