Luristan Double Head Bronze Fibula, ex-Anavian
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Description
Iran, Luristan, ca. 9th-7th century BCE. This fibula (brooch) has the carving of a hand clasping the end of the pin; there are two double-headed faces on the body of the fibula and the faces are finely detailed with wide, large eyes. Luristan is in the mountainous northwest region of Iran and is famous for its bronze work. Luristan bronzes are characterized by a highly stylized take on human and animal forms, as with the faces on this fibula. Almost all of these bronzes were burial goods and came from tombs. This fibula is particularly interesting because of the double-faced form. Although in Roman culture, we know of Janus as the double-headed god, some scholars argue that the ancient Near East also had a double-faced god that pre-dated Janus. Size: 3-1/4" long, 1/4" wide, and 2-1/4" tall at its tallest point.
Provenance: Ex-private R Pearson collection, acquired from Arte Primitivo, ex-Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990s
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#110168
Provenance: Ex-private R Pearson collection, acquired from Arte Primitivo, ex-Private NYC collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, 1990s
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.
#110168
Condition
Green patina, very fine carving still clearly visible; pin on fibula still working
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Luristan Double Head Bronze Fibula, ex-Anavian
Estimate $350 - $450
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