Large Luristan Bronze Master-of-Animals Standard, c. 8th Century B.C.

(Luristan Standard)

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Item No.
30.36119
Culture
Luristan, c. 8th century B.C. 
Item Details.
The body with arms held out to hold off two mythological creatures. A second face emanating from the body and a third below
The finials and standards have been interpreted in almost as many ways as the number of scholars who have written about them. They have been called deity standards (Rostovtzeff 1931a, 49), protectors of troups (A. Goddard 1931, 82ff, 100, 1962, 37), household cult idols (Potratz 1955b, 28-Moorey 1971a, 142), totem symbols (Najel 1963, 56-DeWaele 1982, 114). they have also been considered to be pole tops (Frankfurt 1955, 211), or chariot fittings (Przeworski 1940, 259).

Provenance: French lady’s private collection, acquired in France prior to 2000.

Display stand included

Size
34.8 cm H - 13 11/16 inches
Material
Bronze 
Condition
Intact 
Categories
Near East
Price.
US$ 2800
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