Luristan Handle in Form of an Ibex Head

Culture: Iran/Luristan

Period: 6th-4th century B.C.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 6.5 cm x 6.2 cm

Price: Sold

Ref: 6185

Provenance: Private collection Jacob Acheroff, Paris. With a statement of provenance by A.M. Kevorkian dated 24 October 1975. Thence Swiss private collection Jean Olivier.

Condition: Intact

Description: Bronze attachment or handle in form of an ibex head. The semi-circular antlers end in the back of the neck. The ears flat, the eyes almond-shaped, on the chin a goatee. The cylindrical neck once probably enclosing a wood staff. Mounted.