Luristan Bronze Finial with Two Ibexes

Culture: Luristan

Period: 900-800 B.C.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 12 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 6170

Provenance: American private collection, Connecticut, acquired 1975 at Henry Anavian, New York.

Condition: Intact

Description: Very finely worked attachment with two ityphallic male ibexes standing on their hind legs and holding to each other with their forepaws. The bodies slender and tubular, the head with round eyes, a cylindrical snout with chin beard and long, burled horns. Both with stumpy tails. There is a circular opening where the animals' legs are touching each other, where possibly a wooden (ceremonial) staff ran through. Mounted.