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Miniature Near Eastern Bronze Mortar w/ Ungulates

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Miniature Near Eastern Bronze Mortar w/ Ungulates

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Ancient Near East, probably Iran and eastern Turkey, ca. 1st millennium BCE. A cast-bronze mortar of petite yet hefty form with an inverted piriform body, a squat and sturdy neck, and a trio of ungulates striding around the exterior (large mammals with hooves). Each left-facing creature features a slender, low relief body with a conical head protruding tangentially outwards in high relief with circular eyes and raised horns. Dark brown and light green patina have formed across the exterior surfaces. XRF tested as bronze. Size: 2.9" W x 2.7" H (7.4 cm x 6.9 cm)

Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-John B. Kendrick II collection, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired 1965 to 1990; John B. Kendrick II, son of John B. Kendrick, former Wyoming Governor and US Senator 1930s

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Condition

Age-commensurate abrasions, small nicks, light encrustations, and softening to some finer details, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout. Old inventory label attached along rim.

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Miniature Near Eastern Bronze Mortar w/ Ungulates

Name: Miniature Near Eastern Bronze Mortar w/ Ungulates
SKU: 137386895
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

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