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Superb Luristan Bronze Horse Bit, Fantastical Creatures
Superb Luristan Bronze Horse Bit, Fantastical Creatures
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Description
Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. This is a really interesting piece, a horse bit that has been lost wax cast into the shape of two fantastical, centaur-like beasts with horned anthropomorphic heads along an axis of a narrow bronze cuboid with curled ends. The piece is three parts, displayed intact as it would have been in use on a nice black custom stand. Ancient Luristan, a region of mountains and plains, is renowned for its highly advanced bronzework, much of which was buried as grave goods. Size: 3.5" L x 7.5" W x 5.25" H (8.9 cm x 19 cm x 13.3 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private East coast collection; ex-NYC Auction

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#113917
Condition
Expected wear, but really fabulous shape and very intact. Bright green patina.
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Superb Luristan Bronze Horse Bit, Fantastical Creatures

Estimate $5,000 - $7,000
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Starting Price $2,250
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