**Originally Listed At $3000**

Central Asia, Amlash culture, ca. 1400 to 1000 BCE. A terracotta horned animal vessel, its visage with an open mouth spout for pouring libations, characteristic button eyes, openwork ears presumably for the suspension of ornaments, and a bulbous body with a protruding chest and a tiny curled tail upon two legs. This piece underwent thermoluminescence testing that revealed it to be 3,065 years old (+/- 30%). Size: 10" L x 4.5" W x 7.75" H (25.4 cm x 11.4 cm x 19.7 cm)

Amlash refers to sites in the province of Gilan, Iran in the vicinity of the Caspian Sea. Anthropomorphic and animorphic figures were made in both ceramic and bronze. Scholars believe that examples with button-shaped eyes like this piece were used for ritualistic ceremonies.

A similar item sold at Christie's London (King Street) on April 15, 2015 (lot 63) for $14,150 (10,000 pounds). Follow this link: http://www.christies.com/Lotfinder/lot_details.aspx?hdnSaleID=25122&LN=63&intsaleid=25122&sid=c45f1499-f731-4e01-b49c-800c52671cba

Provenance: Ex-New Jersey Collection

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Loss to left leg. Repairs to both legs, possibly elsewhere. Expected surface wear with abrasions and minor nicks here and there.