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A HORSE BIT IN THE FORM OF A HUMAN-HEADED WINGED BULL, LURISTAN, CIRCA 900-800 BC

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A HORSE BIT IN THE FORM OF A HUMAN-HEADED WINGED BULL, LURISTAN, CIRCA 900-800 BC

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One face of a horse bit from Luristan. A winged man headed bull, a very common subject for this type of object. 78 by 79 mm. Bronze Luristan 900-800 B.C.PROVENANCE Ex-European private collection acquired before 1970

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A HORSE BIT IN THE FORM OF A HUMAN-HEADED WINGED BULL, LURISTAN, CIRCA 900-800 BC

Name: A HORSE BIT IN THE FORM OF A HUMAN-HEADED WINGED BULL, LURISTAN, CIRCA 900-800 BC
SKU: 168860345
Price: 340 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €300 - €400

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