Luristan Bronze Finial, Necklace + Bracelet

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A wonderful selection of three bronze pieces from ancient Luristan. First is a bronze wire bracelet of a rough circular form with incised striations just above each flared terminal. Next is a cast-bronze finial of the 'master of animals' type with a central figure - perhaps the Zoroastrian deity Sraosha - grasping the necks of two fierce beasts. The largest item is a necklace strung in modern times with 14 tubular beads, 4 small bells, 2 medium-sized bells, and one large bell hanging in the center. All pieces are covered in thick layers of green and brown patina. Size of largest (necklace): 17" L (43.2 cm); (central bell): 1.125" W x 1.25" H (2.9 cm x 3.2 cm)

Provenance: private California, USA collection, acquired mid-1980s

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Condition Report: Bronze beads are ancient, and stringing and clasp are modern; wearable as shown. All pieces have minor nicks, abrasions, and encrustations commensurate with age, with softening to some finer details on necklace beads and finial, otherwise intact and very good. Great earthen deposits and patina throughout.