Luristan Animal Group
13th-6th century BC. A group of three bronze animal figures comprising: a canine with pricked ears standing on a rectangular base, pierced for attachment; a bovine head pendant with horns and suspension loop; a C-section finial with feline mask, pierced for attachment. See Godard, A., The Art of Iran, London, 1965, f.19, for a comparable feline head; see Legrain, L., Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, The University Museum of Pennsylvania, pl.V, for a broadly comparable bull's head. 27.9 grams total, 23-25mm (1"). Property of a London collector; from her family's private collection; formerly with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s. [3]
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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13th-6th century BC. A group of three bronze animal figures comprising: a canine with pricked ears standing on a rectangular base, pierced for attachment; a bovine head pendant with horns and suspension loop; a C-section finial with feline mask, pierced for attachment. See Godard, A., The Art of Iran, London, 1965, f.19, for a comparable feline head; see Legrain, L., Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, The University Museum of Pennsylvania, pl.V, for a broadly comparable bull's head. 27.9 grams total, 23-25mm (1"). Property of a London collector; from her family's private collection; formerly with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s. [3]
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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