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Luristan Bronze Twin Animal Standard

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Description

Luristan, modern day Iran, ca. 1000 to 700 BCE. A cast bronze standard or finial, with a hollow tube form, featuring twin lionesses (or some other leonine animal) joined at paws and feet. Many of these standards were removed from Luristan in the 1800s and early 1900s without proper archaeological excavation; only two have been scientifically excavated. As a result, their true function is unknown. Suggestions for their interpretation have ranged from the religious -- depictions of deities, idols, talismans, etc. -- to the utilitarian -- parts of chariots or used in funerary rituals. Size: 2.7" W x 4.8" H (6.9 cm x 12.2 cm)

Provenance: Ex - Hovsepian Collection acquired before 1980

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Heavy patina, but form and details are clear.

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Luristan Bronze Twin Animal Standard

Name: Luristan Bronze Twin Animal Standard
SKU: 46822380
Price: 325 USD
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Estimate $700 - $900

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