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Lovely Luristan Bronze Master of Animal Standard

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Lovely Luristan Bronze Master of Animal Standard

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Northwest Iran, Luristan culture, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Gorgeous bronze standard in the form commonly called "master of animals." Janus-headed human figure grasps an animal head with each hand, long legs and large haunches on each side. Gorgeous brown patina! Size: 4.5" H (11.4 cm)

Provenance: Ex - Estate of Julien Hovsepian

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Lovely Luristan Bronze Master of Animal Standard

Name: Lovely Luristan Bronze Master of Animal Standard
SKU: 46248385
Price: 550 USD
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