Two Luristan Bronze Bit, Cheekpieces in the Shape of Horses, c. 9th-7th Century B.C.

(Luristan Horses Cheekpieces)

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Item No.

32.36919

Culture

Luristan, c. 9th-7th Century B.C. 

Item Details.

Cast in the round, walking horses with two attachment loops for the reins at the top of the head and tail and a central hole for the mouth-piece. Fine details and patina.

Provenance: Collection of Doctor and Madame H. Collection du Docteur et Madame H, Boisgirard, Drouot Richelieu, Paris, 18 February 1990, lot 27. Archéologie, Boisgirard-Antonini, Paris, 19 September 2000, lot 232.

Display stand included

Size

10.8 cm L and 11.1 cm L - 4 1/4 inches and 4 5/16 inches

Material

Bronze 

Condition

Intact  

Categories

Near East

Price.

US$ 2800

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