Ancient Luristan Bronze Bells on Ring Loops, 5 pcs
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Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran and eastern Turkey, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A collection of ancient cast bronze bells dangling from thick wire rings: 5 rings with 4 to 5 bulbous bells on each, and one loose bell, likely used as horse trappings. Although these Luristan horsemen were pre-literate, we know from the records of the Elamites and other southern neighbors that they were mercenaries in the constant warfare between the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Elamites. Their horses were their livelihood, and we know from scholarship and surviving artifacts - like these horse trappings - that these peoples ornamented their noble steeds as beautifully as they ornamented themselves. Size of ring w/ bells: 2.5" L x 1.5" W (6.4 cm x 3.8 cm) (6.4 cm x 3.8 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran and eastern Turkey, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A collection of ancient cast bronze bells dangling from thick wire rings: 5 rings with 4 to 5 bulbous bells on each, and one loose bell, likely used as horse trappings. Although these Luristan horsemen were pre-literate, we know from the records of the Elamites and other southern neighbors that they were mercenaries in the constant warfare between the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Elamites. Their horses were their livelihood, and we know from scholarship and surviving artifacts - like these horse trappings - that these peoples ornamented their noble steeds as beautifully as they ornamented themselves. Size of ring w/ bells: 2.5" L x 1.5" W (6.4 cm x 3.8 cm) (6.4 cm x 3.8 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#134713
Condition
One bell is loose from ring. Chips nicks and abrasions. Earthen and mineral encrustations throughout. Missing clapper balls / heavily compacted deposits and bells do not make noise. Rich green patina!
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Ancient Luristan Bronze Bells on Ring Loops, 5 pcs
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