Syro-Hittite Bronze Ram Finial + Luristan Animal Pin
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Description
Ancient Near East, The Levant, Syro-Hittite culture, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE; northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A wonderful pair of ancient artifacts: ram-headed finial from Hittite culture and a Luristan conical cloak pin topped with a quadruped. Both are skillfully crafted with incised geometric designs adorning the flattened body of the finial and linear motifs embellishing the cloak pin. Size of largest (Luristan pin): 1.5" W x 4.5" H (3.8 cm x 11.4 cm)
Provenance: private New York Collection, USA, acquired prior to 1974
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#176093
Provenance: private New York Collection, USA, acquired prior to 1974
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.
#176093
Condition
Chipping to tips of each, and both have expected nicks and abrasions commensurate with age. Otherwise, both are intact with liberal remaining detail and rich patina throughout.
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Syro-Hittite Bronze Ram Finial + Luristan Animal Pin
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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