Sold2022Luristan Master of Animals Sceptre HeadCirca 8th-7th century B.C. A bifacial sceptre head modelled in the round as a master of animals, composed of a stylised central human figure, crescentic arms formed as two slender beasts with open mouSee Sold Price
Sold2022Luristan Master of Animals Sceptre HeadCirca 8th-7th century B.C. A bronze openwork master of animals sceptre head element, formed in the round as two slender beasts standing on their hind paws, facing each other with roaring mouths, grippSee Sold Price
Sold2022Luristan Master of Animals Sceptre Head13th-7th century B.C. A bifacial bronze sceptre head formed as a master of animals, with central cylindrical figure grappling with two beasts, a second humanoid face below, oval-shaped plaque with thrSee Sold Price
Sold2015Western Asiatic Luristan Master of Animal Sceptre Base13th-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 centraSee Sold Price
Sold2022WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE MASTER OF ANIMALS SCEPTRECa. 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 hSee Sold Price
Sold2022WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE MASTER OF ANIMALS SCEPTRECa. 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 useSee Sold Price
Sold2016Rare Luristan Bronze Master of Animals BraceletLuristan, 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 standingSee Sold Price
Sold2022Ancient Luristan Large Iron Sword c.1000 BC.Ancient Luristan Large Iron Sword c.1000 BC. Size 35 inches length. Unusual large cast Iron Sword with handle, the handle with animal heads. Overall rusty patina. Provenance: NYC Collection acquired 1See Sold Price
Sold2022Ancient Luristan Large Iron Sword Handle c.1000 BC.Ancient Luristan Large Iron Sword Handle c.1000 BC. Size 9 1/8 inches length. Unusual cast Iron Sword handle with part of sword blade, the handle with animal heads. Overall brown patina. Provenance: NSee Sold Price
Sold2022WESTERN ASIATIC MASTER OF ANIMALS SCEPTERCa. 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 duringSee Sold Price
Sold2016Lovely Luristan Bronze Master of Animal StandardNorthwest 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 wiSee Sold Price
Sold2016Luristan Bronze Master of Animals Standard, ex-PiscopoLuristan, 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 ofSee Sold Price
Sold2018Luristan Bronze Master of Animals FinialAncient 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 snarSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Luristan bronze Master-of-Animals standard finial a Luristan bronze pin with bird terminal, ...A Luristan bronze Master-of-Animals standard finial Circa 8th-7th Century B.C. In the form of a janus-headed hero holding a beast in each hand depicted with cockerel heads, the body cast with three fSee Sold Price
Sold2024Large Luristan Bronze Ring with Animals1st millennium B.C. With thick hoop and opposed animal-heads to the reverse, large ellipsoid bezel with incuse winged bull motif. Cf. Muscarella, Oscar White, Bronze and Iron Ancient Near Eastern ArtiSee Sold Price
Sold2024ANCIENT IRANIAN LURISTAN BRONZE FINIAL MACE HEADAn ancient cast bronze Iranian Luristan items including a figural finial in the form of a Master of Animals and a mace head. Circa 2000 to 1200 BC. The top is the well known Luristan finial called MasSee Sold Price
Sold2019A horse bit with two bronze bull side mounts, Luristan,A horse bit with two bronze bull side mounts, Luristan, circa 8th century BC, the animals' heads with large crescent shape horns, loop terminals to the bit ends, on a plexiglas stand, 12cm long (2) InSee Sold Price
Sold2017A Luristan Bronze Standard FinialCirca Early 1st Millennium BC In the form of the "Master of the Animals," with a central tube terminating in a janiform human head, two animals on either side held by the central figure, with curvingSee Sold Price
Sold2023Holly Roberts. Man With Large Animal Head.Holly Roberts. Man With Large Animal Head. 1989. Signed and dated. Oil on silver print on canvas. Excellent condition. Image is 28" w x 37" h. Frame is 35" w x 44" h. Est. $1,000-2,000. Ship: $200See Sold Price
Sold2015Figural Majolica CandleholderDESCRIPTION:Handpainted majolica candleholder comprised of a man carrying a briefcase next to a large animal head with an aperture for cnadle placement. Rests on a base with a concaved bowl in the froSee Sold Price
Sold2015Western Asiatic Luristan Master of Animals Finial13th-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 LondonSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Luristan Bronze Animal Head Chess Piece, ca. 1200-800 BCE.Category: Figurines and Statuettes Originating from the Iron Age Luristan culture in ancient Persia, this bronze chess piece features an animal head with exaggerated horns, possibly a mythological creSee Sold Price
Sold2018Rare Chinese Zodiac Jade & Hardstone Bead NecklaceRare Chinese Zodiac Jade & Hardstone Bead Necklace, with the 12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac mixed with various small dark beads and with a large jade animal head figure at the center; rose gold closSee Sold Price
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