Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran and Turkey, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A handsome trio of Near Eastern cast bronze ibexes, each stylized with high horns and curled tails. Loopholes are integral to the back of each for suspension. Two are formed in a similar style: standing upright and staring ahead. The third is comprised of a body with double heads, one protruding from each end of the ibex. A beautiful green patina envelops the surface of each of these ancient pendants. Size of largest: 1.5" L x 1.3" W (3.8 cm x 3.3 cm); 2.3" H (5.8 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private Midwest, USA collection; ex-Tom Swope collection, New York, USA; ex-Patti Cadby Birc collection, New York, USA, 1990

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#166838

Stable chip and tiny fissure to foot of free-standing ibex, does not affect stability. Surface pitting and heavy patina. The other 2 are intact and very good. Minor nicks and green patina.