Luristan Bronze Janiform Deer

An ancient Luristan bronze janiform figure of the foreparts of two deer with large eyes and pointed ears, with a suspension loop between.

Ca. 1500 - 800 BC.

Length: 2 7/8 in. (7.2 cm).

Luristan objects, including impressive and numerous decorative bronze horse trappings and weapons, are found mainly in western Persia. Luristan artifacts are most likely the work of the ancient Medes, an Indo-European group that eventually dominated Persia.

Formerly in a New York private collection.

Inv#: 9478

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$1,000