Western Asiatic Luristan Bronze Master of Animals

13th-6th century BC. A bronze bifacial openwork finial formed as two opposed felines with socket mouths to top and bottom, looped tails below. 98 grams, 91mm (3 3/4"). From an important private London

Ca. 1st millennium BC A bronze sceptre formed from a central tube which terminates in a stylised male head, representing the Master of Animals. He is flanked by two open-mouthed beasts, each of whom h

Ca. 1st millennium BC Master of Animals sceptre comprised of a central tube terminating into a human head. Flanked by animals on either side, with curving haunches and tails below. It was probably use

13th-6th century BC. A group of three tubular sceptre sleeves, each with ribbed body and flared base. 486 grams, 16-20cm (6 1/4 - 8"). Property of a North West London gentleman; formerly with a centra

Ca. 2000-700 BC.A bronze Master of Animals sceptre comprised of a central openwork design terminating into a head. Flanked by animals on either side, with wide open mouths. It was probably used during

Ca. 1800-600 BC A fine ancient Luristan cast bronze pin, displaying a needle-shaped body terminating in an ibex head. The animal is modelled in a stylised manner with emphasized facial features, such

Ca. 1200-550 BC A finely modelled ancient Luristan cast bronze pin, featuring a needle-shaped body terminating in a griffin-shaped finial. The animal is modelled in a stylised manner with emphasised f

Circa 1000 BC. A Bronze Age dirk or dagger with lozenge-section narrow blade, flat-section guard, grip with flanged edges to accept an organic insert. 169 grams, 37.5cm (15"). London private collectio

13th-6th century BC. A bronze short sword blade with triangular blade and pierced tang, broad median rib. 290 grams, 36cm (14"). Ex Cologne private collection.

13th-6th century BC. A bronze short sword with cylindrical hilt and triangular blade and tip; the hilt hollow with holes for the retaining pin for the organic finial; the blade with thick medial rib.

1250-650 BC. A bronze tubular cudgel or macehead with flanges to the socket, ribbed collars and bulb. 340 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). Property of a London collector; acquired in the 1970s.

Ancient Western Asiatic Luristan type bronze Dagger , circa 1000-800 B.C. A flanged hilt and blade finely cast in one piece. Size 24.5 cm x 3 cm Ex private NY collection purchase from Grays antique ma

Early Near Eastern / Western Asiatic Luristan bronze dagger / blade with tang, overall green patina. 21.25" L x 2.25" W.

Ancient Near, East, modern day Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 700 BCE. An incredible example of a bronze hollow tubular standard in the style of a "master of animals". This motif features god-like figure

Luristan, modern day Iran, ca. 1000 BCE. This is a cast bronze standard with the Janus-featured god Sraosha grasping the necks of two animals at the top; he has three heads repeating on either side of

Ancient Near East, modern day Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 700 BCE. A bronze hollow tubular standard in the form of a "master of animals", rendered as a rod between the heads and necks of stylized snar

Luristan, modern day Iran, ca. 1000 to 700 BCE. This is a bronze bracelet with two "master of animals" heads. The "master of animals", usually found on tubular standards, is a subhuman figure standing

Luristan, Northwest iran, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. One of the finest Master of Animal standards we have seen. Thin cast bronze of an anthropomorphic figure with long arched nose, cont

Ancient Near East, modern northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A wonderful example of a hollow tubular standard finial in the "master of animals" style, cast in two separate pieces. This

Ancient Luristan Bronze Master of Animals Finial c.1000 BC. Size of finial 6 5/8 inches high. Fine Ancient Luristan Bronze finial Master of Animals. Condition:perfect. Provenance: Ex Collection of Mr

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran and Turkey, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. An intriguing cast-bronze standard finial in the form known as the "master of animals." The composition depicts an abstr

Ancient Luristan Bronze Master of Animals Finial c.1000 BC. Size of finial 7 1/4 inches high. Fine Ancient Luristan Bronze finial Master of Animals. Condition: perfect. Provenance: Ex Collection of Mr

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 wi

Ancient Luristan bronze Master Of Animals Finial c.1st Millennium BC. Size 4 5/8 inches high + mount. Luristan bronze Finial with master of animals. Custom mounted. Ex Iraj Kashanian New York city acq