A large Near Eastern bronze avian pendant
A large Near Eastern bronze avian pendant, c. 1000 - 600 BC, cast, with comb, large eye and curved beak, the wings are short and rounded with two feet and fan-shaped tail. A large suspension loop at center of back. 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 in (3.8 x 6.3 cm). Nice brown patina. Cf. Moorey, P. R. S., Catalogue of Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Ashmolean Museum, (Oxford, 1971), p. 231, nos. 413 for type. Ex Peter Cheremisinoff collection, NJ.
Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections , the effects of aging, or repair/restoration work. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid, and we will be happy to give you a full overview of the items' condition. All transactions are governed by Ancient Resource LLC's Conditions of Sale.
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A large Near Eastern bronze avian pendant, c. 1000 - 600 BC, cast, with comb, large eye and curved beak, the wings are short and rounded with two feet and fan-shaped tail. A large suspension loop at center of back. 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 in (3.8 x 6.3 cm). Nice brown patina. Cf. Moorey, P. R. S., Catalogue of Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Ashmolean Museum, (Oxford, 1971), p. 231, nos. 413 for type. Ex Peter Cheremisinoff collection, NJ.
Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections , the effects of aging, or repair/restoration work. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid, and we will be happy to give you a full overview of the items' condition. All transactions are governed by Ancient Resource LLC's Conditions of Sale.
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