Western Asiatic Horse Bit with Horses

1st millennium BC. A bronze horse bit in the form of a bar with curled ends and with figure of a horse at each end pierced in the body to pass bar through. 227 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/4"). Private collecti

LURISTAN HORSE BIT WESTERN ASIA, 800 – 600 B.C. cast bronze, consisting of a rigid mouthpiece and a pair of cheek pieces formed as mythological creatures wearing a horned headdress, with stridin

Circa 13th-15th century A.D. In the form of a stylised horse, the body and tail with gilded line detailing; hollow, the mechanism not present. Cf. The British Museum, museum number OA+.1343 and 1872,0

A Near Eastern bronze horse bit with cheek pieces, c. 1000 – 800 BC, the central bit solid with curled loop at each end, the cheek pieces of open-work construction in the form of a horse, with loops

Relic from the Western Asiatic region, this bronze stamp with a horse engraving and loop dates back to the 1st to 5th century AD. Measuring 3.5x3 cm, this artifact holds both historical and artistic s

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A lovely bronze horse bit with matching cheekpieces that has been cast by the lost wax technique into the shape of 2 striding horse

A Western Asiatic bronze figure of a horse, c. 1200 - 800 BC, with long slender body and legs and long tail. The head is detailed, the flattened muzzle with mouth, domed eyes and alert ears; at the sh

Luristan bronze horse bit, Possibly 18th-12th c. BCE, Western Iran, naturally patinated bronze, consisting of one side panel of complete bit, together with a bird-form finial, 3"h x 4"w (larger) Prove

PAIR OF LURISTAN HORSE BIT CHEEK PIECES NEAR EAST, C. 1000 - 800 B.C. cast bronze, each depicting a pair of figures, wearing elaborate looping headdresses that sweep inwards towards a central ring for

5th-3rd century BC. A sheet-bronze helmet cheekpiece, kidney-shaped with band of repoussé pellets to the edge, slit to the upper end for a suspension strap; possibly of Near Eastern workmanship. 17.4

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A very interesting piece, a horse bit with matching cheekpieces that has been lost wax cast into the shape of two dramatic, solid z

**Originally Listed At $1200** Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A very interesting piece, a horse bit with matching cheekpieces that has been cast by the lost wax t

2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze harness fittings comprising: a snaffle-bit with double loops; two curved cheekpieces, each with three loops to the rear; two discoid harness bosses with loop

13th-6th century BC. A bronze tubular element from a sceptre with ribbed collars, band of human masks with horse-heads(?) between, finial of two lion masks. 68 grams, 11cm (4 1/4") Private collection,

Ca. 1200 - 800 BCA Western Asiatic / Early Greek cast bronze dagger featuring an elongated double-edged blade and a slightly raised mid-rib. The disc-shaped pommel is adorned with two external stone p

Ca. 1200 - 800 BCA Western Asiatic bronze sword with a large, tapering blade, a prominent flat mid-rib and a polygonal guard. The hilt is characterised by a shank of flat section, and the sword culmin

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

ANCIENT Luristan BRONZE Horse Bit C.1st millenium BC. Size 7 3/4 inches length across the bar. Size of each horse 4 1/4 x 3 7/8 inches. Fine Ancient Luristan Bronze Horse bit with horses. choice patin

ANCIENT Luristan BRONZE Horse Bit C.1st millenium BC. Size 7 1/2 inches length across the bar. Size of each horse 3 1/4 x 3 3/8 inches. Fine Ancient Luristan Bronze Horse bit with horses. choice patin

Ca. 1200 - 700 BC. A Western Asiatic bronze sword with a leaf-shaped blade, raised midrib and penannular guard. The blade is connected to a concave grip and a flaring pommel. For similar see: Christie

Ca. 1200 - 900 BC. A stylised figure of a mother with a broad hat and a narrow bird-like face, very typical for this region. She wears a long gown with a belt. Her oversized protecting arms hold a new

Ca. 900-700 BC An extremely fine and ancient Elamite bronze sword featuring a thin sharp blade with pair of prominent midribs decoratively conjoining to the cylindrical hilt. The hilt is decorated wit

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