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LOT 1253
Western Asiatic Stone Jeweller's Mould Group
1ST MILLENNIUM A.D.
1 1/8 - 1 3/4 in. (59 grams total, 29-44 mm).
Comprising: bifacial soapstone block fragment with incised roundel of a nimbate head with pouring channel, vent and locating hole, reverse similar with roundel of two opposed figures with fronds between, both faces with portions of other designs; larger rectangular block with pouting channel vent and two locating holes, roundel with rosette design. [2]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 1253
Western Asiatic Stone Jeweller's Mould Group
Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)
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UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
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With lentoid-section blade, tongue-shaped in plan with integral tapering hilt with flared finial, lateral flanges to accept a panel of bone or wood to each face forming the grip. 131 grams, 31.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
The art of Luristan can be described as the art of nomadic herdsmen and horsemen with an emphasis on the crafting of small, easily portable objects, among these a great number of bronze weapons. The rich and noble aristocrats of the Luristan, Elamites, Hurrians, Lullubians, Kutians, and Kassites, went to battle splendidly equipped and wore magnificent bronze armour, using maces, spears and daggers as offensive weapons, alongside spears, bows and arrows.
