Large / Fine Luristan Bronze Cloak Pin - Stylized Bulls
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Ancient Near East, modern day Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 700 BCE. A large cast bronze cloak pin with an intricate upper terminal in the form of two rearing bulls surrounded by stylized arms. The form is reminiscent of the "master of animals" standards for which Luristan is famous, and which are believed to be symbols of human control over beasts. Bulls, meanwhile, were symbols of virility and power. Size: 2.7" W x 11.75" H (6.9 cm x 29.8 cm); 12.05" H (30.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#140006
Ancient Near East, modern day Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 700 BCE. A large cast bronze cloak pin with an intricate upper terminal in the form of two rearing bulls surrounded by stylized arms. The form is reminiscent of the "master of animals" standards for which Luristan is famous, and which are believed to be symbols of human control over beasts. Bulls, meanwhile, were symbols of virility and power. Size: 2.7" W x 11.75" H (6.9 cm x 29.8 cm); 12.05" H (30.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#140006
Condition
Slight bending to form as shown. Small losses from one lower edge.
Buyer's Premium
- 26.5%
Large / Fine Luristan Bronze Cloak Pin - Stylized Bulls
Estimate $300 - $450
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