A Near Eastern bronze pin head, c. 1000 - 800 BC, the plain central boss framed by an arc frieze of horned goats or antelopes, chased on the disc, tall plant between each of them. 4 in x 3 ¾ in (10.2 x 9.5 cm). Mounted in an antique wood and glass shadow box, 10 1/8 in x 8 1/8 in (25.6 x 20.6 cm). Cf. Moorey, Catalogue of Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Ashmolean Museum, (Oxford, 1971), p. 213 & pl.58, no. 361 for a very similar example. Ex property from the collection of Joseph Klein (1899-1987), New York City. Mr. Klein sought out and acquired these souvenirs as part of his vast collecting interests. Said to have collected in the manner of an 18th century connoisseur, his overall collection showcased his diverse array of artifacts acquired over a period of 45 years and included the art of ancient China, Egypt, Persia, Greece and Rome.

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