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Rare Central Asian Bronze Mug w/ Antelopes
Rare Central Asian Bronze Mug w/ Antelopes
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Description
Near East, Luristan to Achaemenid, ca. 1000 to 330 BCE. A very unusual drinking vessel made of bronze with a finely delineated pictorial scene featuring a pair of horned, ungulate animals - possibly twin ibexes or saiga antelopes - bowing their heads toward a central bunch of leafy ferns or palm-like plants. Above and below are narrow registers of stylized, repeated wave motifs. The vessel's form is relatively simple with concave walls, a tiered base, and a separately cast, attached bifurcated handle; however, the figural program is particularly intriguing! Size: 4.5" W including handle x 4.125" H (11.4 cm x 10.5 cm)

Provenance: private North Carolina, USA estate

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Condition
Several cracks and losses to rim. Pressure cracks to side wall running from upper wave register down center of foliage and on the base. Surface presents wonderful patina that has developed over the ages.
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Rare Central Asian Bronze Mug w/ Antelopes

Estimate $750 - $950
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Starting Price $550
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