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| Auction Closes At: |
10:26:00 05/18/2015 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
004. Luristan Bronze Standard Finial |
| Estimate: |
$1,200-$1,800 |
| Current High Bid: |
$750.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$750.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Ancient Near East - Iran
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| Culture or Country: |
Iran.
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| Period: |
Ca. 1st millennium B.C.
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| Size: |
8-3/8”H. |
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| Description: |
Cast bronze standard in the form of the “Master of the Animals”, of Gilgamesh fame, the Janus-headed figure with additional janeiform heads on the torso and waist, gripping the necks of two highly stylized horned animals. A full bodied human figure below. Scattered areas of blue-green patina with areas of red-brown oxides. Intact, exc. cond. A nice example. |
| Provenance: |
Estate collection of Nourollah Elghanayan, NYC., acquired 1960’s - 70’s. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$24.00 |
| International: |
$100.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Luristan Bronze Standard Finial
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